$24 - $25 per hour
work ~ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance ~401(k) with Company Match ~ Paid Time Off ~ Structured path to Mid-Level and Lead Carpenter What You'll Do Perform custom cabinet installation, countertop setting, and finish car…
Skilled Trades · Boston, MA
Carpenter jobs in Boston, MA
Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$24–$55/hr
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$72k
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job that’s simply finished and one that’s finished right. At The Norfolk Companies , we’re looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter / Cabinet Installer who takes ownership of the details, knows how to solve challenges i…
$50.94k
OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Match is seeking a reliable and efficient Facilities Technician to join to support facilities work all three Match school locations: the elementary school (Match Community Day) on 100 Poydras…
$35 - $41 per hour
woman-led design-build remodeling firm striving to be an exemplary steward of Boston area homes. We are looking for an experienced carpenter to join our field crew in producing beautiful, durable, environmentally respons…
will be deeply involved in the day-to-day planning and delivery of Studio HPDC's building course, High-Performance Building for Carpenters, which targets mid-career builders and carpenters in Eastern Massachusetts. This…
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$206.25k - $297.92k
Job title: Real World Evidence Strategy LeadLocation: Morristown, NJ, Cambridge, MAAbout the JobAs the Real-World Evidence (RWE) Strategy Lead, you will establish and execute RWE strategies across global Therapeutic Area…
$114k - $211.9k
Reporting: Head of Mariana Oncology OperationsDescription: We are seeking an experienced Site Lead, Lab Operations to join Mariana’s Operations team within the G&A organization.Illustrative Breadth of Responsibilities:Ac…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$25 - $31 per hour
Carpenter Location: Somerville, MA Company: Aerotek Pay: $25 - $32/hour Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Long-Term Opportunity Overview Aerotek is hiring skilled Carpenters for commercial apartment construction projects thr…
$18 - $25 per hour
Carpenter Helper Job Description We are seeking entry level and skilled carpenter to join our team. This job will revolve around framing carpentry and prefabricated wall panel installation. You will need your own hand to…
$36.21 - $57.38 per hour
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to facilities management, the General Services Technician - Unlicensed Carpenter is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and repair of items associated with the carpe…
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What carpenters earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Journeyman | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$55 | $79k–$115k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Lead Carpenter
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