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Helpers--Carpenters
Description
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Common Tasks
- Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
- Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
- Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
- Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.52 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.52 and $19.09 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $32,270.49 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,809.50 and $39,690.16 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 210 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 42.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 300.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $16.00 with the median annual salary reaching $34,130.
