Carpenter vs Construction Laborer
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Pay
Carpenter
$65,500 typical, a year
Most Carpenters earn $57,200 to $90,000 a year.
From 450 postings that list pay
1,965 open jobs now
Construction Laborer
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Construction Laborers earn $41,600 to $48,900 a year.
From 582 postings that list pay
2,708 open jobs now
Carpenters typically earn about $20,800 more a year than Construction Laborers.
What each one does
Carpenter
- Construct and assemble wooden or metal frameworks for structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project plans.
- Measure, cut, and shape building materials to specifications.
- Install and repair doors, windows, and building fixtures.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of building components.
- Follow safety protocols and use tools and equipment safely.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Construction Laborer
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials and equipment.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools or equipment.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist skilled workers with various tasks on the job site.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Carpenter
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
More common in Carpenter postings
- Carpentry 8 in 10 postings
- Drywall 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 2 in 10 postings
- Plumbing 1 in 10 postings
- Millwork 1 in 10 postings
- Flooring 1 in 10 postings
- Bathroom Remodeling 1 in 10 postings
Construction Laborer
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
More common in Construction Laborer postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Excavators 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Carpenter
Construction Laborer
Skilled Laborer/Groundman
Wanzek Construction$22 - $26/hr Employer statedBakersfield, CaliforniaDriver's LicenseCDLDirectional DrillingSkilled Laborer
Wanzek Construction$22 - $24/hr Employer statedNormangee, TexasSolar PVLockout/TagoutGeneral Laborer
Waste managementPay not stated Parkersburg, WV, United States OnsiteDriver's LicenseMaterial HandlingConveyor
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