Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist carpenters are classified under “Construction Laborers” (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 2.9% Openings Per Year 297
Wages	Median Hourly $18 per hour Average Annual $39,730 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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