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What is a carpentry supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a carpentry supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $31.75 an hour? That's $66,038 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 20,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCarpentry SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.2

Avg. Salary $66,038

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.13%

Asian 1.48%

Black or African American 6.19%

Hispanic or Latino 20.63%

Unknown 3.94%

White 66.63%

Gender

female 6.67%

male 93.33%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a carpentry supervisor

  1. Explore carpentry supervisor education requirements

    Most common carpentry supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    51.7 %

    Bachelor's

    20.7 %

    Associate

    20.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific carpentry supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Sub Contractors100.00%
  3. Complete relevant carpentry supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New carpentry supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a carpentry supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real carpentry supervisor resumes.
  4. Research carpentry supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage well site personnel and all lease operators, completing records, ensuring certifications and maintaining personnel data when require.
    • Work with Conoco Phillips engineering and Udelhoven QC department to ensure construction and material specifications are met.
    • Include supervision and oversight of all workers onsite
  5. Apply for carpentry supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a carpentry supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average carpentry supervisor salary

The average carpentry supervisor salary in the United States is $66,038 per year or $32 per hour. Carpentry supervisor salaries range between $42,000 and $101,000 per year.

Average carpentry supervisor salary
$66,038 Yearly
$31.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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