Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of structures and fittings made from wood and other materials.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Carpenters and joiners - from $5,462 to $8,810 per month - 2025.
- A Carpenters and joiners typically earns between $5,462 and $8,288 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $5,564 and $8,498 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Carpenter in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $80,000.00 and maximum $100,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Carpenter in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $63,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Carpenter in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $80,000.00 and maximum $100,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a workbench and on a construction site
- Constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites
- Fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling
- Making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances and motion picture or television productions
- Constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats, and other vehicles
