Construction47-3012.00Specialization

Helpers--Carpenters

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

$39,380
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
Training
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AI-Augmented

This is a specialization of

Helpers, Construction Trades

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AI Impact Assessment

AI Resilience Score

Score 4/6: low AI task exposure means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

0% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

+5% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 13/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
  • Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
  • Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
  • Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
  • Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
  • Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
  • Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
  • Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
  • Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
  • Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Microsoft OfficeTimekeeping softwareSafety documentation

Key Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityProblem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

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Compensation Details

$29,930
10th Percentile
$39,380
Median
$53,780
90th Percentile

Based on 21,770 employed workers

Also Known As

Beam Builder HelperBuilding Carpenter HelperCabinetmaker HelperCarpenter AssistantCarpenter HelperCarpenter MateCarpenter's HelperConstruction Carpenter's HelperCooper HelperHammerer Helper

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 47-3012.00