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ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & URBAN PLANNING

Formwork Carpenter

Construct and assemble precise formwork structures to support concrete builds, ensuring alignment and safety standards in large-scale projects.

35 000 – 80 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High School Diploma or equivalent
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 80 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is typically through apprenticeship programs or vocational schools offering carpentry courses, with on-the-job training being essential.

Training — United States

Formwork carpentry training generally involves a high school diploma followed by vocational training or an apprenticeship focusing on carpentry and construction safety.

The job market — United States

The demand for formwork carpenters is moderate, driven by ongoing construction projects in residential and commercial sectors.

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