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Carpenter

Carpenter

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
324
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Career Overview

Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. They usually follow blueprints when cutting and installing materials.

As a carpenter, you will be able to bring concepts to life by using your hands. With everything requiring precise measurements and decisions, individuals who are detail oriented will thrive in this field.

Requirements

Short-term training
Driver's license

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Carpenter 1
Carpenter 2
Carpenter 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Constant travel
Physical strength
Work at heights
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$19 - $22/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$28 - $31/hr

Training Programs in Carpenter

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Carpentry
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
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Carpentry

Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Carpentry Apprenticeship
Texas Carpentry & Millwright Training Trust Fund
Texas Carpentry & Millwright Training Trust Fund
Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration Orientation, then full time on-the-job training 4 years
Drug testBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Construction Trades Grant - Carpentry I NCCER
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Construction
Jobs: 324Wage: $20-$29/hr
Duration 16 week program / 4 month program. Classes are in-person and are typically Monday-Thursday from 9 AM - 1 PM
requires financial documentsrequires authorization to work
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