Back to home2026 update · Steady demand
Carpenter
Craft and install structures with precision and physical skill.
Carpenters build, fit, and repair structures, interiors, and frameworks for homes, commercial spaces, and specialist projects.
Typical salary band
$45k - $95k
Profile intensity
44.7
Typical tasks
- Measure, cut, and assemble materials
- Install structures and finish elements
- Interpret plans and site tolerances
- Coordinate with other trades on-site
A day in the role
- Site inspection and material planning
- Workshop fabrication or on-site build
- Install and finish adjustments
- Quality check and client walk-through
Industries
- Construction
- Interior fit-out
- Furniture
- Restoration
- Film set building
Education paths
- Apprenticeship
- Trade school
- Site safety certification
Career profile
Future outlook
Demand: Good demand where construction, renovation, and custom work remain active.
Trend: Skilled craft stays resilient, especially in bespoke and renovation markets. The career profile and labour-market context were reviewed against the BERUFENET activity fields (data status: 28 July 2026).
Automation risk: Low
Profile by dimension
IndependenceTechnical
Cognitive Style49
People Focus28
Work Tempo50
Structure Need46
Creativity54
Task Complexity49
Responsibility36
Stress Resilience46
Core skills and strengths
MeasurementBlueprint readingTool handlingProblem solvingStamina