Carpenters
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Civilian:
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; 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 to control the proper circulation of air through the passageways and to the working places.
Job Titles
- Beam Builder
- Building Carpenter
- Construction Carpenter
- Counter Installer
- Custom Wood Stair Builder
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $39,470
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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