Thank you. We'll take a look, and if it's relevant we'll publish the story.
Carpenters
AUTOMATION RISK
18%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$48,260
or $23.20 hourly
VOLUME
668,060
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Key
very important
quite important
Assisting and Caring for Others (46)
Social Perceptiveness (44)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (39)
Key
very important
quite important
less important
not very important
[Show all metrics]
What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '35%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 18% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
Thank you, your vote has recorded. We are currently compiling votes and will display the results once we have sufficient data.
How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Carpenters' job openings is expected to rise 2.2% by 2031
'Carpenters' is expected to be a slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Carpenters' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Carpenters' was $48,260, or $23.20 hourly
'Carpenters' are paid 5.5% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as carpenters?
As of 2021 there were 668,060 people employed as Carpenters within the United States.
This represents around 0.47% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 210 people are employed as Carpenters.
Job description
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, 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.
SOC Code: 47-2031.00
Resources
If you're thinking of starting a new career, or looking to change jobs, we've created a handy job search tool which might just help you land that perfect new role.
Search jobs in your local area
