Carpenter/painter vs carpenter

The differences between carpenter/painters and carpenters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a carpenter/painter, becoming a carpenter takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a carpenter has an average salary of $41,748, which is higher than the $37,134 average annual salary of a carpenter/painter.

The top three skills for a carpenter/painter include hand tools, install windows and plumbing. The most important skills for a carpenter are hand tools, ladders, and install windows.

Carpenter/painter vs carpenter overview

	Carpenter/Painter	Carpenter
Yearly salary	$37,134	$41,748
Hourly rate	$17.85	$20.07
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	8,751	5,862
Job satisfaction	-	4.86
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	-	12

Carpenter/painter vs carpenter salary

Carpenter/painters and carpenters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Carpenter/Painter	Carpenter
Average salary	$37,134	$41,748
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $49,000	Between $31,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Marshfield, MA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New York	New Jersey
Best paying company	University of California, Berkeley	Argonne National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Health Care	Construction

Differences between carpenter/painter and carpenter education

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

	Carpenter/Painter	Carpenter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Carpenter/painter vs carpenter demographics

Here are the differences between carpenter/painters' and carpenters' demographics:

	Carpenter/Painter	Carpenter
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.9% Female, 8.1%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 1.5% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between carpenter/painter and carpenter duties and responsibilities

Carpenter/painter example responsibilities.

Repair surfaces to be paint including plastering and sheetrock finishing.
Install through the wall and window HVAC units.
Job includes anywhere from caulking to texturing and framing to installing trim.
Operate and maintain metal framing, sheet rocking, taping, plastering and woodworking.
Perform carpentry, drywall, plastering, and painting work on commercial and industrial buildings.
Replace or repair drywall: tapes, beds, and textures; patch holes in plaster or sheetrock.

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.

Carpenter/painter vs carpenter skills

Common carpenter/painter skills

Hand Tools, 15%
Install Windows, 11%
Plumbing, 10%
General Maintenance, 8%
Drywall Repair, 6%
Sheetrock, 6%

Common carpenter skills

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