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Carpenter

Carpenter

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
324
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Career Overview

Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. They usually follow blueprints when cutting and installing materials.

As a carpenter, you will be able to bring concepts to life by using your hands. With everything requiring precise measurements and decisions, individuals who are detail oriented will thrive in this field.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at heights
Work outside
Physical strength
Interact with people
Constant travel

Interested in this career path?

There are 4 Training Programs available for this career path

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4 Locations

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Carpenter 1
Carpenter 2
Carpenter 3

Requirements

Driver's license
Short-term training
High school diploma/GED
Optional programs offer certification by specialty: - National Association of the Remodeling Industry - National Wood Flooring Association.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$19 - $22/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$28 - $31/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Carpenter

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Carpentry
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education

Carpentry

Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Carpentry Apprenticeship
Texas Carpentry & Millwright Training Trust Fund
Texas Carpentry & Millwright Training Trust Fund
Enrolling now

Carpentry Apprenticeship

Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration: 1-3 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Drug Test
Background Check
Carpentry/Construction - BuildStrong Academy
Home Builders Institute
Home Builders Institute

Carpentry/Construction - BuildStrong Academy

Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
Construction Trades Grant - Carpentry I NCCER
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education

Construction Trades Grant - Carpentry I NCCER

Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
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