Carpenter vs Painter
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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
Painter
$44,600 typical, a year
Most Painters earn $41,600 to $57,100 a year.
From 47 postings that list pay
248 open jobs now
Carpenters typically earn about $20,900 more a year than Painters.
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
Painter
- Apply paint, stain and other finishes to walls, ceilings and furniture.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks.
- Mix paints and other materials according to specifications.
- Clean up paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with management to modify colors of paint, stain or varnish.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Carpenter
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- Drywall 2 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
- 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
Painter
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- Drywall 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
More common in Painter postings
- Painting 9 in 10 postings
- Wall Patching 1 in 10 postings
- Spray Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Ladder Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Sealing and Caulking 1 in 15 postings
- Color Matching 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Carpenter
Painter
Float Painter
Water's Edge Health & Rehabilitation$20/hr Employer statedManchester, ConnecticutPainting
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