Carpenter Jobs

Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for carpenters was **$59,310** (or **$28.51 per hour**) as of May 2024, with employment projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as average, resulting in approximately 43,100 annual job openings.

The occupation typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by apprenticeship training. Common certifications include those from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), OSHA safety certifications, and state-specific journeyman or master carpenter licenses issued by local licensing boards or unions like the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC).