Carpentry foreman vs lead carpenter

The differences between carpentry foremen and lead 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 carpentry foreman, becoming a lead carpenter takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a carpentry foreman has an average salary of $53,798, which is higher than the $49,228 average annual salary of a lead carpenter.

The top three skills for a carpentry foreman include door installation, drywall installation and drill press. The most important skills for a lead carpenter are safety rules, roofing, and plumbing.

Carpentry foreman vs lead carpenter overview

	Carpentry Foreman	Lead Carpenter
Yearly salary	$53,798	$49,228
Hourly rate	$25.86	$23.67
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	9,407	6,359
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	-	12

Carpentry foreman vs lead carpenter salary

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

	Carpentry Foreman	Lead Carpenter
Average salary	$53,798	$49,228
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $72,000	Between $36,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Brasfield & Gorrie
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between carpentry foreman and lead carpenter education

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

	Carpentry Foreman	Lead Carpenter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Carpentry foreman vs lead carpenter demographics

Here are the differences between carpentry foremen' and lead carpenters' demographics:

	Carpentry Foreman	Lead Carpenter
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
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, 7.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between carpentry foreman and lead carpenter 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.

Lead carpenter example responsibilities.

Manage complete renovations and new construction of banks for commercial construction company.
Erect scaffolding, pump jacks, ladder jacks and ladders for assembling structures over head height.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and ship structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms and gangways.
Remodel, framing, fire/flood restoration, demo and build back and new construction builds, install Sheetrock, special projects.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Lead the coordination of projects with subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians, and HVAC.

Carpentry foreman vs lead carpenter skills

Common carpentry foreman skills

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

Common lead carpenter skills

Safety Rules, 12%
Roofing, 11%
Plumbing, 10%
Door Installation, 6%
Drywall Installation, 5%
Power Saws, 4%