Salary Information:
$12.35 (entry level) - $29.44 (experienced) / hourly
What it is:
Do you like building, traveling and being outdoors? Why not consider a career that is fun and offers financial freedom. Carpenters measure, cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass and drywall.
Work Environment:
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction, from buildings to highways and bridges to power plants. Carpenters are able to work on every phase of construction.
Education Opportunities:
High school programs, technical schools, community colleges, registered apprenticeships and industry training.
Qualifications:
Manual dexterity, physical fitness, hand-eye coordination, and basic math skills.
FUN FACTS:
- Carpenters make, on average, $40,000 per year.
- Carpenters work on every type of construction project.
- Although additional training may be necessary, it is possible to become a carpenter directly out of high school.
- Carpentry is one of the oldest construction trades and dates back thousands of years.