Salary for Carpenter Helpers

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Carpentry helpers handle the most basic tasks that need to be completed on carpentry sites. Their work is very physically demanding and strenuous as they often work with sharp tools at extreme heights and are prone to bad weather conditions. They are also subject to injuries more often than those who choose other careers because of the often dangerous work environments they face. Almost all carpentry helpers learn their trade through short-term on-site job training. To become a carpentry helper, no education is required. Most employers do not typically require a high school diploma or GED.

A Carpenter Helper can earn an average wage between 16000 - 24000 depending on the level of experience. Helpers--Carpenters will normally get an average pay level of Twenty Six Thousand Nine Hundred dollars each year.

Helpers--Carpenters obtain the highest salaries in Alaska, where they can get pay of just about $42120. Professionals that work in this career receive the best pay in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, where they can earn an average salary rate of $32530.

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