A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
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.
Construction & Architecture Industry
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
Carpenters
17,210
Projected job openings through 2030
Carpenters
Supporting Programs
Carpenters
Carpenters
01
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
02
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
03
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
04
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
05
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
06
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
07
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
08
Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
09
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
10
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
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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Construction & Architecture
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