Carpenters

Pay in California

Median: $77,977 a year, $37.49 an hour.

About 100,750 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +6.4%, with about 110,410 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Apprenticeship. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• Santa Rosa Junior College (Bay Area): Noncredit Certificate of Completion: AE: Carpentry Fundamentals
• Santa Barbara City College (Central Coast): Construction Finish Carpentry (CTV NC002); Intermediate Construction Finish Carpentry (CTV NC012)
• Simi Institute for Careers and Education (Central Coast): Carpentry Trades & Pre-Apprenticeship
• Pasadena City College (Los Angeles): Introduction To Carpentry And Construction Fundamentals (BLDN 3002)