Framer/carpenter vs journeyman

The differences between framer/carpenters and journeymen 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 journeyman takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a journeyman has an average salary of $57,682, 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 journeyman are hand tools, work ethic, and HVAC.

Framer/carpenter vs journeyman overview

	Framer/Carpenter	Journeyman
Yearly salary	$42,072	$57,682
Hourly rate	$20.23	$27.73
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	4,961	13,953
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	4

Framer/carpenter vs journeyman salary

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Journeyman
Average salary	$42,072	$57,682
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $54,000	Between $39,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	Newark, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	Washington
Best paying company	Suntec Concrete	CVR Energy
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between framer/carpenter and journeyman education

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Journeyman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Framer/carpenter vs journeyman demographics

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Journeyman
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
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, 7.3% 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 framer/carpenter and journeyman 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.

Journeyman example responsibilities.

Manage 22 active duty hydraulic technicians in support of 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10A aircraft.
Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Install EMT to rigid including PVC.
Perform arc welding of steel clips for curtain wall installation.
Repair the electrical systems of various engineering equipment utilizing soldering irons, resistors, relays, switches, and hand tools.

Framer/carpenter vs journeyman skills

Common framer/carpenter skills

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

Common journeyman skills

Hand Tools, 21%
Work Ethic, 13%
HVAC, 12%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Plumbing, 5%
OSHA, 5%