Carpenter vs constructor

The differences between carpenters and constructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a carpenter, becoming a constructor takes usually requires More than 10 years. Additionally, a constructor has an average salary of $42,370, which is higher than the $41,748 average annual salary of a carpenter.

The top three skills for a carpenter include hand tools, ladders and install windows. The most important skills for a constructor are construction sites, and more, and .

Carpenter vs constructor overview

	Carpenter	Constructor
Yearly salary	$41,748	$42,370
Hourly rate	$20.07	$20.37
Growth rate	2%	3%
Number of jobs	5,862	1,809
Job satisfaction	4.86	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	12	-

Carpenter vs constructor salary

Carpenters and constructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Carpenter	Constructor
Average salary	$41,748	$42,370
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $54,000	Between $26,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Argonne National Laboratory	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between carpenter and constructor education

There are a few differences between a carpenter and a constructor in terms of educational background:

	Carpenter	Constructor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Carpenter vs constructor demographics

Here are the differences between carpenters' and constructors' demographics:

	Carpenter	Constructor
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 4.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% Asian, 1.4% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between carpenter and constructor duties and responsibilities

Carpenter example responsibilities.

Remodel homes, roofing, electric, plumbing, framework, Sheetrock, finishing work.
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Follow establish safety rules and regulations as specified by OSHA and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform new construction, concrete foundations, layout framing, formwork, roofing, site preparation through fine finish.
Perform work including, fiberglass framing, concrete form, scaffolding, erecting metal stud walls, drywall and general carpentry
General labor practices, carpentry, masonry, cement pouring, hardwood floors, cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

Constructor example responsibilities.

Perform welding, hoisting, rigging, and material handling to construct and repair elevators.
Conduct QA/QC inspections of transmission lines during excavations and concrete placements to ensure compliance with design packages.
Skil in electrical and mechanical field of elevator products, relay logic, hydraulics, hoisting and rigging.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment.
Construct hydraulic and traction elevators.
Install and modernize hydraulic and traction elevators.

Carpenter vs constructor skills

Common carpenter skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Ladders, 8%
Install Windows, 7%
Roofing, 7%
Safety Rules, 6%
Scaffolding, 6%

Common constructor skills

Construction Sites, 60%
and More, 40%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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