Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
National Salary Information:
Hourly Statistics:
Annual Statistics:
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data.
Employment Projections:
Employment
(2014): 945,400
employed
Projected
(2024): 1,005,800
employed
Projected growth
(2014-2024)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 2014-2024 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.