Carpenters (47-2031)

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

Employment and Job Openings

	Employment			Average Annual Openings
	2018 Estimate	2028 Projection	Percent Change	Labor Force Exits	Occupation Transfers	Total
Alaska	2162	2467	14.11	72	167	270
United States	1006500	1086600	0.0	32700	75600	116300

Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities.

2021 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	26.53	15.33	18.38	23.20	29.80	38.92
Alaska	32.78	20.71	22.86	29.35	37.28	59.59
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	34.05	18.35	23.02	29.65	37.22	60.46
Fairbanks North Star Borough	33.55	18.24	22.78	29.80	37.72	60.38
Balance of State	30.54	22.55	22.86	29.12	36.96	37.91

* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.