Siding installer vs carpenter

The differences between siding installers and carpenters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a siding installer and a carpenter. Additionally, a carpenter has an average salary of $41,748, which is higher than the $38,960 average annual salary of a siding installer.

The top three skills for a siding installer include install vinyl, roofing and aluminum. The most important skills for a carpenter are hand tools, ladders, and install windows.

Siding installer vs carpenter overview

	Siding Installer	Carpenter
Yearly salary	$38,960	$41,748
Hourly rate	$18.73	$20.07
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	16,200	5,862
Job satisfaction	-	4.86
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Siding installer vs carpenter salary

Siding installers and carpenters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Siding Installer	Carpenter
Average salary	$38,960	$41,748
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $56,000	Between $31,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Kearny, NJ	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New Jersey	New Jersey
Best paying company	Champion Homes	Argonne National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between siding installer and carpenter education

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

	Siding Installer	Carpenter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Siding installer vs carpenter demographics

Here are the differences between siding installers' and carpenters' demographics:

	Siding Installer	Carpenter
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 1.6% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 siding installer and carpenter duties and responsibilities

Siding installer example responsibilities.

Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
Complete tasks following all OSHA requirements, company safety procedures and standards.
Practice and follow all OSHA requirements and regulations.
Specialize in siding, soffit, fascia and gutters.
Install gutters, replace faca boards, and run draining systems.
Install seamless gutters, soffit and fascia, and installation of drain lines

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.

Siding installer vs carpenter skills

Common siding installer skills

Install Vinyl, 25%
Roofing, 18%
Aluminum, 11%
Replacement Windows, 8%
Tape Measure, 7%
Caulking, 6%

Common carpenter skills

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