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47-2031 Carpenters



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 2,16076$32.93/hr$22.21/hr$24.15/hr$31.11/hr$39.70/hr$46.62/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction13,560$32.33/hr
Manufacturing690$27.54/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities80$29.23/hr
Financial Activities160$28.00/hr
Professional and Business Services240$26.44/hr
Education and Health Services180$37.98/hr
Leisure and Hospitality60$25.96/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration190$43.49/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 210$30.21/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 330$29.46/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 350$27.61/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 440$31.42/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 460$28.21/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 490$28.82/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 540$29.57/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 630$30.17/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 650$29.13/hr3.2%
Southwest Balance of State 700$23.80/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 830$24.59/hr1.4%
Southeast Minnesota 840$30.12/hr3.3%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,010$29.50/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 1,550$30.01/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 1,690$30.00/hr3.3%
Central Minnesota 2,160$31.11/hr6.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 8,580$38.06/hr4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 10,040$37.09/hrN/A
Minnesota 15,190$31.67/hr4.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Helpers--Carpenters N/AN/A-0.5%
Sheet Metal Workers 2,230$30.64/hr5.1%
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 1,160$43.68/hr3.9%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8,520$40.80/hr5.5%
Carpet Installers N/A$40.25/hr-8.4%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 560$30.57/hr5.8%
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic N/AN/AN/A
Solar Photovoltaic Installers N/AN/AN/A
Mechanical Door Repairers N/A$25.37/hr9.1%
Millwrights 470$34.16/hr6.6%


  • 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.