Carpenters (47-2031)

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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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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	2,162	2,467	14.1	72	167	270
United States	1,006,500	1,086,600	0.0	32,700	75,600	116,300

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities. Read more.

2019 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	25.41	14.51	17.86	23.24	30.31	40.72
Alaska	31.74	21.46	25.70	31.32	36.75	40.39
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	32.08	21.50	25.28	32.33	37.08	40.72
Fairbanks North Star Borough	33.80	16.41	21.70	33.22	37.87	65.51
Balance of State	30.79	23.34	26.33	29.77	35.76	39.55

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