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47-2031 Carpenters

Occupational Description:
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

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northeast Minnesota	750	40	$31.21/hr	$21.90/hr	$23.65/hr	$29.96/hr	$37.35/hr	$44.14/hr
Minnesota	14,930	732	$34.73/hr	$23.01/hr	$27.28/hr	$32.07/hr	$41.68/hr	$48.95/hr
U S	670,090	6,031	$32.40/hr	$19.96/hr	$23.95/hr	$29.91/hr	$37.94/hr	$49.33/hr

Leading Industries for Carpenters

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction	13,360	$32.39/hr
Manufacturing	690	$26.01/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	30	$29.17/hr
Financial Activities	200	$31.35/hr
Professional and Business Services	240	$29.79/hr
Education and Health Services	170	$38.42/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	80	$25.40/hr
Public Administration	160	$46.57/hr

Other Regional Data for Carpenters

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	230	$30.20/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	290	$28.37/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	320	$30.70/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	450	$29.11/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	460	$31.41/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	520	$29.56/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	570	$24.91/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	570	$29.93/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	620	$29.89/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	750	$28.12/hr	1.4%
Northeast Minnesota	750	$29.96/hr	3.2%
Southeast Minnesota	880	$30.32/hr	3.3%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	880	$29.11/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	1,240	$29.56/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	1,370	$29.42/hr	3.3%
Central Minnesota	2,080	$30.65/hr	6.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	8,720	$37.55/hr	4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	10,200	$36.57/hr	N/A
Minnesota	14,930	$32.07/hr	4.4%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Helpers--Carpenters	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sheet Metal Workers	2,980	$36.03/hr	5.1%
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	1,040	$47.02/hr	3.9%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	10,720	$46.62/hr	5.5%
Carpet Installers	N/A	$42.42/hr	N/A
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	1,050	$30.26/hr	5.8%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	N/A	N/A	N/A
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Door Repairers	110	$29.10/hr	N/A
Millwrights	480	$38.84/hr	6.6%

Task for Carpenters

Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.