Construction & Architecture

Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors.

A Day In The Life

Construction & Architecture Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Carpenters

Average

$51,760

ANNUAL

$24.89

HOURLY

Entry Level

$34,910

ANNUAL

$16.78

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,060

ANNUAL

$23.11

HOURLY

Expert Level

$75,920

ANNUAL

$36.50

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Carpenters

17,210

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Carpenters

Supporting Programs

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Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
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Ivy Tech Community College
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Vincennes University
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Vincennes University
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Associated Builders And Contractors
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Next Level Academies Ministry
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Next Level Academies Ministry
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Minority Contractors Collaboration
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Ivy Tech Community College
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Ivy Tech Community College
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Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Marion
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
 Certificate  

Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
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Ivy Tech Community College
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Top Expected Tasks

Carpenters


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Carpenters

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Visualization

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

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