Construction Carpenters
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Civilian:
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Military:
The military builds many temporary and permanent structures each year. Lumber, plywood, plasterboard, and concrete and masonry (bricks, stone, and concrete blocks) are the basic building materials for many of these projects. Construction specialists build and repair buildings, bridges, foundations, dams, and bunkers. They work with engineers and other building specialists as part of military construction teams.
Job Titles
- Aluminum Siding Applicator
- Aluminum Siding Installer
- Aluminum Siding Mechanic
- Asbestos Siding Mechanic
- Assembled Wood Products Repairer
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $39,470
- Military:
- $40,617
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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