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ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & URBAN PLANNING
Carpenter
Cut and assemble materials with precision to construct safe and aesthetically pleasing structures according to blueprints and project specifications.
30 000 – 80 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High School Diploma or equivalent
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
30 000 – 40 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
40 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
60 000 – 80 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry is often through apprenticeships or vocational schools, with some opportunities for career changers from related trades.
Training — United States
Carpentry training generally involves high school education followed by vocational training or apprenticeships that provide hands-on experience.
The job market — United States
The job market for carpenters is stable, with demand driven by construction and renovation projects in residential and commercial sectors.
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