Framer/carpenter vs general foreman

The differences between framer/carpenters and general foremen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a framer/carpenter, becoming a general foreman takes usually requires More than 10 years. Additionally, a general foreman has an average salary of $48,517, which is higher than the $42,072 average annual salary of a framer/carpenter.

The top three skills for a framer/carpenter include install windows, safety rules and nail guns. The most important skills for a general foreman are safety procedures, OSHA, and safety rules.

Framer/carpenter vs general foreman overview

	Framer/Carpenter	General Foreman
Yearly salary	$42,072	$48,517
Hourly rate	$20.23	$23.33
Growth rate	2%	-3%
Number of jobs	4,961	49,875
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	12	-

Framer/carpenter vs general foreman salary

Framer/carpenters and general foremen have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Framer/Carpenter	General Foreman
Average salary	$42,072	$48,517
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $54,000	Between $37,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	Newark, CA	Saint Louis, MO
Highest paying state	California	Connecticut
Best paying company	Suntec Concrete	Pacifi
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between framer/carpenter and general foreman education

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

	Framer/Carpenter	General Foreman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Framer/carpenter vs general foreman demographics

Here are the differences between framer/carpenters' and general foremen' demographics:

	Framer/Carpenter	General Foreman
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%
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, 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 framer/carpenter and general foreman 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.

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.

Framer/carpenter vs general foreman skills

Common framer/carpenter skills

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

Common general foreman skills

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