How to hire a framing carpenter

How to hire a framing carpenter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step framing carpenter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a framing carpenter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new framing carpenter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The framing carpenter hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect framing carpenter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of framing carpenter salaries for various roles:

   Type of Framing Carpenter	Description	Hourly rate
   Framing Carpenter	Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.	$14-25
   Installer	Installers are assigned to assemble equipment or fixtures in the client's work or home area. They should have extensive knowledge of the product they will install to ensure it works as intended... Show more	$14-24
   Builder	Builders are responsible for managing, coordinating, and working on the construction. They are also responsible for repairing and maintaining commercial and residential buildings... Show more	$11-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • OSHA
   • Safety Rules
   • Install Windows
   • Ladders
   • Scaffolding
   • Nail Guns
   • Tape Measure
   • Clean Environment
   • Caulking
   • Drywall Installation
   • Power Saws
   • Construction Projects
   • Deck Building

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   Responsibilities:

   • Wall repair specialist with advance knowledge of spackling and caulking.
   • Work involve footing, framing, sheetrock, siding, roofing and trim.
   • Install doors, cabinet, window, baseboards, & vinyl floor Sheetrock with precision.
   • Perform applied carpentry including installation of structures, blueprint interpretation, and limit scaffolding.
   • Install windows and dooers, tile flooring, concrete pads for HVAC.
   • Reconfigure residential electrical systems, water systems, and HVAC.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your framing carpenter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A framing carpenter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, framing carpenters' average salary in nebraska is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level framing carpenters earn 40% less than senior-level framing carpenters.
   • Certifications. A framing carpenter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a framing carpenter's salary.

   Average framing carpenter salary

   $40,468yearly

   $19.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level framing carpenter salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average framing carpenter salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$56,654	$27
   2	Massachusetts	$51,610	$25
   3	Colorado	$48,445	$23
   4	Nevada	$45,344	$22
   5	North Dakota	$42,653	$21
   6	Florida	$40,095	$19
   7	Utah	$39,846	$19
   8	Wisconsin	$39,464	$19
   9	Montana	$39,402	$19
   10	Minnesota	$39,397	$19
   11	Oklahoma	$36,842	$18
   12	Michigan	$36,834	$18
   13	Louisiana	$35,920	$17
   14	South Carolina	$35,407	$17
   15	Alabama	$34,538	$17
   16	Ohio	$34,465	$17
   17	North Carolina	$33,695	$16
   18	Nebraska	$26,302	$13

   Average framing carpenter salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Trillium Staffing	$43,026	$20.69
   2	Snelling	$42,091	$20.24	39
   3	Tradesmen International	$40,545	$19.49	129
   4	Skilled Trades	$40,519	$19.48	4
   5	PulteGroup	$40,157	$19.31
   6	Aerotek	$40,053	$19.26	171
   7	US LBM	$39,976	$19.22	2
   8	Bee Line	$39,160	$18.83
   9	PeopleReady	$39,117	$18.81	42
   10	NOCO	$38,879	$18.69

4. Writing a framing carpenter job description

   A framing carpenter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a framing carpenter job description:

   Framing carpenter job description example

   Do you enjoy daily travel to new locations? Do you love working outside and being part of a team? Maybe you're really into woodworking and carpentry in your free time.
   
   If any of that speaks to you, we may have the perfect position for you! We are looking for our next Offsite Construction Crew Member for our Field Solutions Team!
   ABOUT THE ROLE
   Uber - Positive enthusiastic, winning attitude!
   Attention to detail and excellent communication.
   Rough framing. Setting of off site construction panelization (walls, floors, trusses and roofs.)
   Erecting and working on scaffolding and climbing ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
   Measuring and marking cut lines on materials using a tape measure, ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
   Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines and/or power saws.
   Able to read building plans.
   Keeping a clean work environment includes job sites, company vehicles, and job trailers.
   Must be comfortable working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
   Crane signaling.
   Utilizing common carpenter skills.
   Working in the manufacturing plant as needed.
   Completing all required safety programs and following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
   YOUR PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
   It would be great if your experience encompasses these four things:
   Your background involves putting customers first
   You have been a HUGE contributor to the success of a team
   You are known to be the point person for product knowledge
   You are uniquely you and bring something to the table that no one else can. You have done some great things that don't necessarily fall into the career path above but that's what makes you cool! Tell us why you would be great for this job anyway!
   Are you able to fulfill all the requirements? We are sure you don't. You should apply anyway! We have the best training facilities and mentors anywhere.
   We can train you if you have the right personality!
   REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED. One to three years of experience in installing doors/windows, building materials, or similar industry preferred. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate weights of 5-100lbs.
   Must be able to use power tools, tape measure, read and understand work instructions, materials, and communicate with customers, co-workers, and contractors to ensure excellent customer service.
   Requires great hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity.
   Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
   FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS: 401k ESOP Shares Team Member Product Discount Profit Sharing Scholarship Program for the kids of Drexel team members Annual Charity Match Donation Annual reimbursements to spend on family and fitness Immediate holiday and vacation pay Employee Assistance Program
   PM19 Requirements:
   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right framing carpenter for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find framing carpenter candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting framing carpenters requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new framing carpenter

   Once you have selected a candidate for the framing carpenter position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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