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What is the average pay that a beginning Carpenter makes?

Also the average pay that a Carpenter who's been working for several years makes. #financial-planning

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Natasha’s Answer

Get your parents' permission to research some websites that will indicate or give a broad outline of pay ranges as updated to reflect labor markets:

salary.com
glassdoor.com
indeed.com
payscale.com

Additionally, type in the title Carpenter in LinkedIn's search tab, select the region or city that you are applying in in order to get a sense of the current ranges of salary. Please note that some companies display a range in compensation, as the final salary will depend on selected factors during the interview and recruiting process.

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Carpenters bring an interest in building things to their jobs. Some apprentice carpenters get a start working with general building contractors, where they learn to install windows, doors, ceilings and kitchen cabinets. Some carpenters specialize in just one or two things, such as the framing for buildings or molds for concrete. Most carpenters gain their skills through an apprenticeship program that lasts from three to four years. As apprentices gains more experience, their salary increases.

The starting salary for apprentices is typically between 30 and 50 percent of the wage experienced carpenters make, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of May 2011, carpenters made an average of $44,330 annually, or $21.31 per hour. For new apprentices, this breaks down to an average salary that may reach up to $22,165 annually or up to $10.66 per hour.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for carpenters is projected to grow 20 percent during the decade between 2010 and 2020. This is faster than the average for all job categories across the nation. New-home construction and remodeling will help drive the market for new carpenters.

I hope this can help you Jordan !!!

Source: https://work.chron.com/average-starting-salary-carpenters-apprentice-5229.html
Thank you comment icon Excellent advice from Jose! Maurice Miller
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John’s Answer

It's hard to give an exact answer for a question like this. As you already pointed out by asking your second question, there are so many factors involved in your pay rate. One of the biggest is experience, but also the current job market, country and city you live in, and the exact type of carpentry you're interested in doing will affect your pay. I would suggest using a site like Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm). Sites like Glassdoor are basically an anonymous form of social media for professionals to discuss salaries and the workplace environment.

John recommends the following next steps:

Visit Glassdoor! (https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm)
Search for your desired job; in this case, "carpenter".
Read about other carpenter's experiences and see salary ranges.
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