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Carpenters in Washington

Want to work as a Carpenters in Washington? Here’s what the data says. 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.

What do Carpenters Make in Washington?

For carpenters working in Washington, the typical annual salary is $73,260 per year (or about $35.22/hour).Earnings range from $50,560 at the 10th percentile to $111,840 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$50,560	$24.31
25th percentile	$60,000	$28.84
Median (50th)	$73,260	$35.22
75th percentile	$90,900	$43.70
90th percentile	$111,840	$53.77

The job concentration index in Washington compared to the national average — is 1.64, indicating that carpenters are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, carpenters earn a median of $42,458 per year ($20.41/hour), exceeding the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 668,151 carpenters across the United States. In Washington alone, about 26,340 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 8,200 carpenters.

Top Washington Metros for Carpenters

The metro areas below employ the most carpenters in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	15,210	$76,760
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	1,950	$60,730
Kennewick-Richland, WA	1,110	$72,090
Bellingham, WA	930	$71,360
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	910	$65,210
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	660	$66,560
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	510	$65,840
Yakima, WA	420	$65,180
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	400	$60,630
Longview-Kelso, WA	260	$63,040
Walla Walla, WA	130	$58,530

Top States for Carpenters Employment

These states have the highest employment of carpenters work.

State	Number Employed
California	106,500
New York	44,500
Florida	44,130
Texas	34,400
Pennsylvania	29,900
Washington	26,340
Illinois	24,930
Michigan	21,550
Massachusetts	19,100
Virginia	18,340
Arizona	18,290
Ohio	17,280
Oregon	16,390
Missouri	16,390
Wisconsin	15,330
Indiana	15,200
Minnesota	15,190
Utah	14,040
Colorado	13,840
Nevada	13,420

Highest-Paying States for Carpenters

Where carpenters earn the most: carpenters.

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$85,970
Illinois	$76,410
California	$74,820
Washington	$73,260
Massachusetts	$71,110
District of Columbia	$66,100
Alaska	$65,150
Minnesota	$64,650
New York	$63,660
Connecticut	$63,510

Skills

Key carpenters skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for carpenters, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Carpenters typically:

• 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.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Maintain job records and schedule work crew.

Work Activities

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Getting Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Intuit QuickBooks

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Carpentry

Related Careers

Related occupations to carpenters include:

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Construction Laborers
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Also Known As

Aluminum Siding Applicator, Aluminum Siding Installer, Aluminum Siding Mechanic, Amusement and Recreational Prop Maker, Asbestos Siding Mechanic, Assembled Wood Products Repairer, Beam Builder, Boat Builder, Boat Carpenter, Boat Carpenter Mechanic, Boat Finisher, Boat Joiner, Boat Repairer, Boatwright, Bowling Alley Floors Installer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-2031.00