Carpenters
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7271 ยท Browse All Occupations
Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Access Floor Specialist Carpenter
- Apprentice Boat Carpenter
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Apprentice Carpenter-joiner
- Boat Carpenter
- Boat Joiner
- Boatbuilding Apprentice
- Bridge Carpenter
- Building Addition Carpenter
- Building Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Carpenter Lead Hand
- Carpenter Rough
- Carpenter-joiner
- Carpentry Repairman/woman
- Concrete Forms Carpenter
- Construction Carpenter
- Dock Carpenter
- Finish Carpenter
- Floor Systems Carpenter
- Form Builder - Carpentry
- Form Carpenter
- Framer-carpenter
- Framing Carpenter
- House Carpenter
- Interior Finish Carpenter
- Interior Finish Joiner
- Interior Systems Carpenter
- Interior Trimmer Carpenter
- Journeyman/woman Carpenter
- Log Home Builder
- Log Home Carpenter
- Log Home Carpenter-builder
- Maintenance Carpenter
- Maintenance Carpenter-joiner
- Maintenance Joiner
- Manufactured House Carpenter
- Metal Framer - Carpentry
- Mill Carpenter
- Mine Carpenter
- Plant Carpenter
- Prefabricated House Carpenter
- Prefabricated Structure Carpenter
- Railway Rolling Stock Carpenter
- Railway Rolling Stock Joiner
- Renovation Carpenter
- Restoration Carpenter
- Rough Carpenter
- Ship Joiner
- Shipbuilding Carpenter
- Shipbuilding Joiner
- Sign Carpenter
- Stage Carpenter
- Stair Builder-carpenter
- Stairway Carpenter
- Steel Framer - Carpentry
- Steel Stud Framer - Carpentry
- Studio Carpenter
- Wood Frame Carpenter
- Wood Frame House Carpenter
- Wood Shipwright
- Wooden Boatbuilder
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Carpenter-joiner
- Finish Carpenter
- Journeyman/woman Carpenter
- Maintenance Carpenter
- Metal Framer - Carpentry
- Renovation Carpenter
- Rough Carpenter
- Stair Builder-carpenter
- Log Home Builder
- Skilled Carpenters
- CARPENTER OR APPRENTICE CARPENTER
- Framer
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for carpenters.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $36,806 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $28,556 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $33,043 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $35,713 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $25,099 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $25,762 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $32,483 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for carpenters.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $32,483 |
| Female | $32,567 |
Extracted Salary Information (129 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for carpenters.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for carpenters
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 435 |
| 25 to 34 years | 1,155 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,025 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,145 |
| 55 to 64 years | 725 |
| 65 to 74 years | 155 |
| 75 years and over | 20 |
| Total | 4,645 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for carpenters. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 2,160 |
| Part Time | 2,355 |
| Total | 4,515 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for carpenters. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,575 |
| Female | 70 |
| Total | 4,645 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for carpenters. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 2,970 |
| Self Employed | 1,675 |
| Total | 4,645 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for carpenters. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 4,355 |
| Unemployed | 290 |
| Total | 4,645 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for carpenters. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 1,090 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,490 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 970 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 675 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 35 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 260 |
| Total | 4,515 |
