Occupation Summary

Helpers--Carpenters

O*NET 47-3012.00

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$39,238.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 12.94%.
Education Level:
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
  2. Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
  3. Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
  4. Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
  5. Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
  6. Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
  7. Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
  8. Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
  9. Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
  10. Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
  11. Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
  12. Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.
  13. Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
  14. Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.
  15. Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.
  16. Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
  17. Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
  18. Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Helpers--Carpenters employed Annual Growth Rate
Residential building construction 35.5 -0.37
Building finishing contractors 17 0.55
Nonresidential building construction 14.2 -0.46
Building foundation and exterior contractors 13.9 -0.24
Utility system construction 2 1.55


Labor Market Information


2022 Statewide average hourly wage $18.86
2022 National average hourly wage $18.69
2020 National employment 31,000
2020 Texas employment 2,412
Texas projected employment by 2030 2,724
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 332




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
91.80%
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
81.80%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
81.80%
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
79.00%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
78.40%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
70.00%
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
66.60%
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
65.40%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
64.20%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
62.80%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
60.00%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
60.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
60.00%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
60.00%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
60.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
60.00%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
60.00%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
57.60%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
57.60%
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
57.60%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
67.60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
65.00%
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
65.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
62.40%
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
62.40%
Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
62.40%
Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
62.40%
Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
60.00%
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
60.00%
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
60.00%


  • Performing General Physical Activities
    -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
  • Handling and Moving Objects
    -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Other Activities


  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.



Tools

Adjustable wrenches: Adjustable wrenches;

Air compressors: Air compressors;

Brooms: Brooms;

Calipers: Dial calipers;

Caulking guns: Caulking guns;

Chalk lines: Chalk lines;

Cheesegrater file: Wood files;

Claw hammer: Claw hammers;

Concrete vibrators: Concrete vibrators;

Ear plugs: Protective ear plugs;

Floats: Concrete floats;

Hand clamps: Hand clamps;

Hand or push drill: Braces and bits;

Ladders: Ladders;

Levels: Precision levels; Carpenters' levels;

Metal markers or holders: Marking gauges;

Mitre box: Mitre boxes;

Notebook computers: Notebook computers;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Picks: Picks;

Planes: Block planes;

Plumb bobs: Plumb bobs;

Power drills: Power drills;

Power grinders: Power grinders;

Power sanders: Power sanders; Random orbital sanders;

Power saws: Table saws; Circular saws;

Power screwguns: Power screwguns;

Respirators: Respirators;

Sawing machines: Miter saws;

Saws: Hand saws;

Scaffolding: Scaffolding;

Screwdrivers: Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers;

Shovels: Shovels;

Sledge hammer: Sledgehammers;

Sockets: Socket wrenches;

Squares: Combination squares; Framing squares; Layout squares;

Tape measures: Measuring tapes;

Utility knives: Drywall knives; Utility knives;

Wood chisels: Carpenters' chisels;


Technology

Accounting software: Intuit QuickBooks; Job costing software; Quicken;

Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Microsoft SharePoint;

Computer aided design CAD software: Drawing and drafting software;

Customer relationship management CRM software: Salesforce software;

Data base user interface and query software: Microsoft Access; Oracle Database;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: SAP software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Linux; Microsoft Windows; UNIX;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Project management software: Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal; Bosch Punch List; Cost estimating software; Craftsman CD Estimator;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word; Word processing software;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Helpers--Carpenters include:
  • 47-2031.00 Carpenters
  • 47-3011.00 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
  • 47-3013.00 Helpers--Electricians
  • 47-5081.00 Helpers--Extraction Workers
  • 49-9098.00 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
  • 47-3014.00 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
  • 47-3015.00 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  • 51-9198.00 Helpers--Production Workers
  • 47-3016.00 Helpers--Roofers
  • 47-2221.00 Structural Iron and Steel Workers


Sources of Additional Information
  • For details about apprenticeships or other work opportunities for construction laborers and helpers, contact the offices of the state employment service, the state apprenticeship agency, local construction contractors or firms that employ laborers, or local union-management apprenticeship committees. Apprenticeship information is available from the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship program online or by phone at 877-872-5627.
  • For more information about education programs for laborers, visit: Laborers’ International Union of North America
  • NCCER
  • CareerOneStop

  • For career videos on construction laborers and helpers, visit: Construction laborers
  • Helpers – brickmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
  • Construction Laborers
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
  • Helpers-Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
  • Helpers-Carpenters
  • Helpers-Electricians
  • Helpers-Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
  • Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  • Helpers-Roofers

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
    Labor Market and Career Information  |  101 E. 15th Street, Annex Room 0252  |  Austin, Texas 78778
    Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.