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Construction Carpenters
Job Information
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Information
- About 32 percent of all carpenters are self-employed.
- Job opportunities should be best for those with the most training and skills.
- Carpenters can learn their craft through on-the-job training, vocational schools or technical colleges, or formal apprenticeship programs, which often takes 3 to 4 years.
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $40,010/yr ($20.01/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Bright |
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Education | High School diploma |