Framer/carpenter vs mason

The differences between framer/carpenters and masons 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 mason takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a mason has an average salary of $43,974, 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 mason are masonry, scaffolding, and safety regulations.

Framer/carpenter vs mason overview

	Framer/Carpenter	Mason
Yearly salary	$42,072	$43,974
Hourly rate	$20.23	$21.14
Growth rate	2%	-2%
Number of jobs	4,961	15,057
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	12	4

Framer/carpenter vs mason salary

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Mason
Average salary	$42,072	$43,974
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $54,000	Between $28,000 And $67,000
Highest paying City	Newark, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Suntec Concrete	Pella
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between framer/carpenter and mason education

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Mason
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Framer/carpenter vs mason demographics

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

	Framer/Carpenter	Mason
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%	Male, 78.7% Female, 21.3%
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, 9.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	1%

Differences between framer/carpenter and mason 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.

Mason example responsibilities.

Manage and run small crew to complete jobs.
Perform masonry functions associate with constructing residential and commercial buildings in the Philadelphia area.
Mix mortar, cut stone, laid pavers, dig drainage, plant trees, etc ....
Build retaining, residential walls with CMU (concrete blocks), stone, brick, pave and slate.
Used construction blueprints to layout formwork.
Clean tools, shovels, and wheelbarrows.

Framer/carpenter vs mason skills

Common framer/carpenter skills

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

Common mason skills

Masonry, 33%
Scaffolding, 14%
Safety Regulations, 9%
Dump Truck, 5%
Retaining Walls, 4%
Windows, 4%