Carpentry foreman vs general foreman

The differences between carpentry foremen and general foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a carpentry foreman and a general foreman. Additionally, a carpentry foreman has an average salary of $53,798, which is higher than the $48,517 average annual salary of a general foreman.

The top three skills for a carpentry foreman include door installation, drywall installation and drill press. The most important skills for a general foreman are safety procedures, OSHA, and safety rules.

Carpentry foreman vs general foreman overview

	Carpentry Foreman	General Foreman
Yearly salary	$53,798	$48,517
Hourly rate	$25.86	$23.33
Growth rate	2%	-3%
Number of jobs	9,407	49,875
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Carpentry foreman vs general foreman salary

Carpentry foremen and general foremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Carpentry Foreman	General Foreman
Average salary	$53,798	$48,517
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $72,000	Between $37,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Louis, MO
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Pacifi
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between carpentry foreman and general foreman education

There are a few differences between a carpentry foreman and a general foreman in terms of educational background:

	Carpentry Foreman	General Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Carpentry foreman vs general foreman demographics

Here are the differences between carpentry foremen' and general foremen' demographics:

	Carpentry Foreman	General Foreman
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 1.4% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between carpentry foreman and general foreman duties and responsibilities

Carpentry foreman example responsibilities.

Coordinate and accomplish successful meetings and inspections with OSHA officials to ensure construction sites are operating according to government codes.
Deliver optimal operational efficiency and workforce productivity by leading maintenance efforts for all onsite equipment and vehicles for consistent performance.
Install kitchen cabinets, counter tops, backsplash, tiling and flooring.
Install wood flooring, bathroom renovation, tiling, glass and metal work.
Work with owner to facilitate multi-floor addition and retrofit of existing areas.

General foreman example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise residential remodel and new construction projects.
Install EMT, ridge, and PVC conduit systems for the protection and utilization of electrical wiring.
Work with many types of PVC style roof systems ..
Instruct on how to properly rig parts on flat bar, load and unload trucks
Clean and maintain seal coat rig including removing and replacing gaskets, spools and pipe.
Work involve using of hand and power tools, wedges, dogs, and turnbuckles.

Carpentry foreman vs general foreman skills

Common carpentry foreman skills

Door Installation, 19%
Drywall Installation, 17%
Drill Press, 13%
Construction Projects, 12%
General Contractors, 9%
Project Layout, 8%

Common general foreman skills

Safety Procedures, 11%
OSHA, 9%
Safety Rules, 8%
Quality Standards, 6%
Oversight, 5%
Safety Policies, 5%