Summary Report for:
47-2031.00 - Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways to control the proper circulation of air through the passageways and to the working places.

This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.

47-2031.01    Construction Carpenters

47-2031.02    Rough Carpenters

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages (2008)	$18.72 hourly, $38,940 annual
Employment (2006)	1,462,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	348,000 additional employees

State & National

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.