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About the Job
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.
It is also Called
- Beam Builder
- Building Carpenter
- Construction Carpenter
- Counter Installer
- Custom Wood Stair Builder
- Finish Carpenter
- Hardwood Floor Installer
- House Carpenter
- Wood Floor Layer
Additional Resources
- California Occupational Guide - A detailed guide to this occupation provided by the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Wages
In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $55,780.00 with most people making between $29,600.00 and $87,890.00
Outlook
During 2010, this occupation employed approximately 94,600 people in California. It is projected that there will be 110,400 employed in 2020.
This occupation will have about 1,580 openings due to growth and about 2,010 replacement openings for approximately 3,590 total annual openings.
