Remodeler vs carpenter

The differences between remodelers and carpenters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a remodeler, becoming a carpenter takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a remodeler has an average salary of $44,380, which is higher than the $41,748 average annual salary of a carpenter.

The top three skills for a remodeler include plumbing, roofing and caulking. The most important skills for a carpenter are hand tools, ladders, and install windows.

Remodeler vs carpenter overview

	Remodeler	Carpenter
Yearly salary	$44,380	$41,748
Hourly rate	$21.34	$20.07
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	5,447	5,862
Job satisfaction	-	4.86
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	-	12

Remodeler vs carpenter salary

Remodelers and carpenters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Remodeler	Carpenter
Average salary	$44,380	$41,748
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $63,000	Between $31,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Argonne National Laboratory
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between remodeler and carpenter education

There are a few differences between a remodeler and a carpenter in terms of educational background:

	Remodeler	Carpenter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Remodeler vs carpenter demographics

Here are the differences between remodelers' and carpenters' demographics:

	Remodeler	Carpenter
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 87.5% Female, 12.5%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between remodeler and carpenter duties and responsibilities

Remodeler example responsibilities.

Perform work such as drywall installation and repair, tile and grout work, showers, plumbing, and heating.
Tile work, Sheetrock work, painting, building decks.
Help paint walls, demolition, caulking
home remolding framing sheet rock hvac stucco ect
Perform demo and reconstruction of decks of varying levels.
Remodel homes, build decks, and run power tools, and framing work

Carpenter example responsibilities.

Remodel homes, roofing, electric, plumbing, framework, Sheetrock, finishing work.
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Follow establish safety rules and regulations as specified by OSHA and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform new construction, concrete foundations, layout framing, formwork, roofing, site preparation through fine finish.
Perform work including, fiberglass framing, concrete form, scaffolding, erecting metal stud walls, drywall and general carpentry
General labor practices, carpentry, masonry, cement pouring, hardwood floors, cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

Remodeler vs carpenter skills

Common remodeler skills

Plumbing, 33%
Roofing, 14%
Caulking, 7%
Sheetrock, 6%
Drywall Repair, 6%
Deck Building, 4%

Common carpenter skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Ladders, 8%
Install Windows, 7%
Roofing, 7%
Safety Rules, 6%
Scaffolding, 6%