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Carpenters
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2031
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$60,580
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
116,300
Proj. Annual Openings
670,090
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Critical Thinking
3.Monitoring
4.Coordination
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, 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.
Common titles: Bridge Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Concrete Carpenter, Construction Carpenter, Form Carpenter
Representative Tasks
- •Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- •Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- •Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- •Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- •Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Clean work sites.
- •Mark reference points on construction materials.
- •Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- •Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- •Cut wood components for installation.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $60,580 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |