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Job outlook for carpenter/painters in the United States
Carpenter/painter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected carpenter/painter job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 20,500 new jobs for carpenter/painters are projected over the next decade.
Carpenter/painter salaries have increased 8% for carpenter/painters in the last 5 years.
There are over 377,378 carpenter/painters currently employed in the United States.
There are 8,751 active carpenter/painter job openings in the US.
The average carpenter/painter salary is $37,134.
Are carpenter/painter jobs in demand?
Yes, carpenter/painter jobs are in demand. Carpenter/painter demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Carpenter/painter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of carpenter/painter jobs and the average carpenter/painter salary over time.
Carpenter/painter jobs over time
Carpenter/painter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 377,378 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 390,123 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 412,072 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 403,647 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 389,765 | 0.12% |
Average carpenter/painter salary over time
Carpenter/painter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,134 | $17.85 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $36,242 | $17.42 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $35,706 | $17.17 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $35,071 | $16.86 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $34,474 | $16.57 | +1.5% |
Carpenter/painter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of carpenter/painter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where carpenter/painters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for carpenter/painters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 82 | 3% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 25 | 3% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 143 | 2% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 96 | 2% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 27 | 2% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 26 | 2% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 23 | 2% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 20 | 2% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 17 | 2% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 12 | 2% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 12 | 2% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 11 | 2% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 145 | 1% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 122 | 1% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 116 | 1% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 106 | 1% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 63 | 1% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 56 | 1% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 24 | 1% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 15 | 1% |
Most common cities for carpenter/painters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Island | 1 | 3% | $41,773 |
| 2 | Escondido | 1 | 1% | $47,168 |
| 3 | Murfreesboro | 1 | 1% | $34,423 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $43,938 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $42,001 |
| 6 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $41,055 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $47,196 |