Careers · Carpenters · Georgia
Carpenters in Georgia
Carpenters construct, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures in buildings. This includes frameworks, joists, rafters, staircases, cabinets, flooring, and drywall In Georgia the median pay is $49,350 a year, 19% below the national median of $60,580.
$49,350median pay in Georgia, per year
$42,210–$58,250middle half earn
9,190employed in Georgia
$60,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Georgia
29open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Georgia or remote
9employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
NE · TX · ILwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationReading ComprehensionSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisMathematics
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)DesignEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Carpenters.
Licenses and training in Georgia
Carpenters pay in other states
Hawaii · $85,280Illinois · $79,000California · $75,920Massachusetts · $75,200Washington · $74,190Alaska · $73,860New York · $72,330Minnesota · $64,930Connecticut · $64,060New Jersey · $64,010
Related occupations
BoilermakersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsStonemasonsCarpet InstallersFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesFloor Sanders and FinishersTile and Stone SettersCement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against carpenters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against carpenters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.