How much does a Carpenter make in the United States? The average Carpenter salary in the United States is $62,935 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,387 and $72,873. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Carpenter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Carpenter Salary $46,604 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Carpenter Salary $54,387 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Carpenter Salary $62,935 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Carpenter Salary $72,873 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Carpenter Salary $81,921 US February 26, 2024
25% $54,387 10% $46,604 90% $81,921 75% $72,873 $62,935 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Retirement Plans: Retirement Plans involve determining retirement income goals and what's needed to achieve those goals.

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Life insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

Customer Service 3.54%
Retirement Plans 2.72%
Life insurance 1.26%
Others 92.48%

Job Description for Carpenter

Carpenter constructs, maintains, and remodels buildings or related structures. Installs, fixes, or modifies all aspects of a building, including walls, ceilings, floors, and stairs, as well as related structures like railings, doors, windows, and air conditioning systems. Being a Carpenter follows blueprints and plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Observes all worksite safety procedures and guidelines. Additionally, Carpenter inspects buildings to determine repair that needs to be done. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Carpenter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Carpenter salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Carpenter, the highest Carpenter salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Carpenter salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Carpenter salary is in Miami, FL, where the Carpenter salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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