Carpenters (47-2031)

Occupation description:  Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways

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2012 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2011 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
4,620	932	20.2	36.3	23.8

2011 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	450
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	212
UI claimants previously working in occupation	1,707

2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	5,846
Number of job position postings	340
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	17.2

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