Framer/carpenter vs carpenter helper

The differences between framer/carpenters and carpenter helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a framer/carpenter and a carpenter helper. Additionally, a framer/carpenter has an average salary of $42,072, which is higher than the $34,192 average annual salary of a carpenter helper.

The top three skills for a framer/carpenter include install windows, safety rules and nail guns. The most important skills for a carpenter helper are hand tools, ladders, and safety rules.

Framer/carpenter vs carpenter helper overview

	Framer/Carpenter	Carpenter Helper
Yearly salary	$42,072	$34,192
Hourly rate	$20.23	$16.44
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,961	29,208
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Framer/carpenter vs carpenter helper salary

Framer/carpenters and carpenter helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Framer/Carpenter	Carpenter Helper
Average salary	$42,072	$34,192
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $54,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Newark, CA	Northampton, MA
Highest paying state	California	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Suntec Concrete	Black & Veatch
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between framer/carpenter and carpenter helper education

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Carpenter Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Framer/carpenter vs carpenter helper demographics

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Carpenter Helper
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between framer/carpenter and carpenter helper duties and responsibilities

Framer/carpenter example responsibilities.

Lay shingles, filt paper, and ridge caps down.
Prepare, coordinate other staff for sheetrock and electrical installation also in accordance to blueprint specifications.
Participate in process improvement and strategic planning initiatives with leadership team.

Carpenter helper example responsibilities.

Put up and dismantle scaffolding, shoring, bracing, ladders, handrails, platforms and gangways.
Cut and put up Sheetrock, as well as cement board.
Apply caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
Assist lead carpenter with various jobs, including hanging Sheetrock and painting.
Assist in demo and construction of homes with water and/or fire damage.
Assist lead carpenter of demo and remodeling that mainly consist in kitchen and bathrooms.

Framer/carpenter vs carpenter helper skills

Common framer/carpenter skills

Install Windows, 26%
Safety Rules, 17%
Nail Guns, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Store Remodels, 6%
Residential Homes, 3%

Common carpenter helper skills

Hand Tools, 30%
Ladders, 13%
Safety Rules, 7%
Scaffolding, 6%
Door Frames, 6%
Caulking, 4%