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Carpenters

Description

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and 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.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $23.48 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $15.17 and $32.88 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $48,837.70 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $31,569.18 and $68,403.28 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 8,640 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 37.8% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 11,910.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $21.00 with the median annual salary reaching $45,270.

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