Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Helpers--Carpenters
SOC: 47-3012 O*NET: 47-3012.00
Median Salary
$41,600
per year
Job Growth
📈 4.5%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.7
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
What does a Helpers--Carpenters do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$31,540
10th percentile
Early Career
$35,870
25th percentile
Median
$41,600
50th percentile
Experienced
$46,780
75th percentile
Top Earners
$52,380
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$31,540
25th
$35,870
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$41,600
Mean: $42,080
75th
$46,780
90th
$52,380
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $20,840 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $35,870 and $46,780
- •Salary spread is 26.2% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 24,610 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:25,200
Top Industries
Construction88.5%
Construction of Buildings58.9%
Residential Building Construction43.5%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+4.5%
Annual Openings:2,700
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)25,200
Current
2034 (Projected)26,400
+4.5%
+1,100
Employment Change
+4.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Helpers--Carpenters professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 47 locations
Florida
2,480 jobs$42,7401.58x
California
2,250 jobs$45,7600.78x
Texas
2,110 jobs$39,9300.95x
Virginia
1,610 jobs$43,5602.48x
Washington
1,240 jobs$47,0102.19x
Pennsylvania
880 jobs$40,6900.92x
Louisiana
670 jobs$38,5802.18x
Tennessee
630 jobs$40,2101.20x
Utah
620 jobs$43,0902.28x
Arizona
610 jobs$40,5001.20x
North Carolina
590 jobs$42,3200.76x
Georgia
530 jobs$43,2100.68x
New Jersey
430 jobs$41,6000.63x
South Dakota
420 jobs$30,7905.86x
Alabama
400 jobs$36,1701.19x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Building and Construction
100%
#2
Complex Problem Solving
100%
#3
Near Vision
100%
#4
Mathematics
94%
#5
Arm-Hand Steadiness
92%
#6
Monitoring
90%
#7
Mechanical
86%
#8
Manual Dexterity
82%
#9
Coordination
80%
#10
Transportation
80%
Skills Overview
Building and Construction
advanced5.0
100%
Complex Problem Solving
advanced5.0
100%
Near Vision
advanced5.0
100%
Mathematics
advanced4.7
94%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
advanced4.6
92%
Monitoring
advanced4.5
90%
Mechanical
intermediate4.3
86%
Manual Dexterity
intermediate4.1
82%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Building and Construction
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Near Vision
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Mathematics
advancedImportance94%
knowledge
4.7/5.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Monitoring
advancedImportance90%
skills
4.5/5.0
Mechanical
intermediateImportance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0
Manual Dexterity
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Transportation
intermediateImportance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance74%
knowledge
3.7/5.0
Extent Flexibility
intermediateImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Musicians and Singers75%
5 shared skills
Costume Attendants71%
5 shared skills
Athletes and Sports Competitors70%
5 shared skills
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film70%
5 shared skills
Correctional Officers and Jailers70%
5 shared skills
Police Identification and Records Officers70%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Coordination
- ✓Building and Construction
- ✓Mathematics
- ✓Mechanical
Learn on the Job:
- →Speaking
- →Customer and Personal Service
- →Production and Processing
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Coordination
- ✓Building and Construction
- ✓Mathematics
- ✓Mechanical
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Building and Construction
- ★Mathematics
- ★Mechanical
- ★Transportation
- ★Complex Problem Solving
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Helpers--Carpenters
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Intuit QuickBooks
🔥 Hot TechSalesforce software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechOracle Database
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechSAP software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechLinux
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Windows
🔥 Hot TechUNIX
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Intuit QuickBooks
Salesforce software
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
SAP software
Microsoft Office software
Linux
Microsoft Windows
UNIX
Microsoft PowerPoint
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🌤️
Location
MOSTLY OUTDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly outdoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
18
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (15)Documentation & Record-Keeping (1)Operations & Execution (1)Management & Supervision (1)
1
Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping88% perform92%
6
Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Operations & Execution76% perform84%
10
Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •39% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Helpers--Carpenters
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Helpers--Carpenters professionals typically have a RCS Holland code and highly value relationships
RRealistic
CConventional
SSocial
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Helpers--Carpenters
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.24
Initiative
Very ImportantInitiative
Importance Level4.23
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.19
Persistence
Very ImportantPersistence
Importance Level4.17
Innovation
Very ImportantInnovation
Importance Level4.10
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.00
Complete Work Styles Profile
Cooperation
4.2
Initiative
4.2
Attention to Detail
4.2
Persistence
4.2
Innovation
4.1
Integrity
4.0
Achievement/Effort
3.9
Leadership
3.9
Analytical Thinking
3.8
Stress Tolerance
3.8
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical duration: High school diploma or GED
Preparation Level
Job Zone 2
Some Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:High school diploma or equivalent
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Training:
Training of a few months to a year
💼 Experience Requirement
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
- • Vocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)
- • Industry certifications helpful
2
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experienceVocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)Industry certifications helpful
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494 program completions/year
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