Helpers--Carpenters
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $43,780/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
• Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
• Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
• Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
• Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
• Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Carpenters?
The median pay for Helpers--Carpenters is $43,780 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Carpenters?
Employment for Helpers--Carpenters is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Carpenters?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Carpenters?
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.