NYC Hired: Carpenters

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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

Current openings

Building Carpenter 6
Construction Carpenter 2
Counter Installer 9
Finish Carpenter 1

Number of positions

2012: 24,470 2014: 25,200

Annual job postings

New: 360 Replacement: 490
(Total: 850)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$37,070
($17/hour)

Middle:
$64,460
($30/hour)

Up to:
$80,740
($38/hour)

Average:
$66,180
($31/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Apprenticeship

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.