Framer/carpenter vs helper

The differences between framer/carpenters and 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 helper. Additionally, a framer/carpenter has an average salary of $42,072, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for a framer/carpenter include install windows, safety rules and nail guns. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Framer/carpenter vs helper overview

	Framer/Carpenter	Helper
Yearly salary	$42,072	$31,331
Hourly rate	$20.23	$15.06
Growth rate	2%	4%
Number of jobs	4,961	29,873
Job satisfaction	3	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	42	34
Years of experience	12	12

Framer/carpenter vs helper salary

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Helper
Average salary	$42,072	$31,331
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $54,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Newark, CA	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	Suntec Concrete	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	Construction	Utilities

Differences between framer/carpenter and helper education

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

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

Framer/carpenter vs helper demographics

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Helper
Average age	42	34
Gender ratio	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
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, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between framer/carpenter and 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.

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

Framer/carpenter vs 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 helper skills

Food Handling, 24%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Safety Rules, 7%
Construction Sites, 7%
Physical Labor, 5%
Windows, 3%