Industry leading Construction Labor Subcontractor seeks Journeyman Carpenter with skills for commercial construction for assignment in NYC. Candidate must have own tools and transportation. Must have experience in metal…
Skilled Trades · New York, NY
Carpenter jobs in New York, NY
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–$57/hr
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$75k
Median, full-time
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looking for steady work, a supportive staff, opportunity for advancement, and safe working conditions. We are seeking Laborers with carpenter experience for immediate job openings. Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 years of c…
$20 - $23 per hour
Job Purpose Perform warehouse functions while maintaining the integrity of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring all quality and safety standards are met. Essential Functions • Load outbound trailers • E…
$139.4k - $209k
The opportunityUnity is searching for an Audience Insight Lead to build our audience insight capability from the ground up - turning research, product data, and social listening into the kind of clear, confident answers…
$97k - $143k
Eaton’s PCD Power Components Division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader to join the team at the Horseheads, NY location. Relocation assistance is available! The expected annual salary range for th…
$115k - $140k
Team Leader - IT Service Desk Location New York Business Area Engineering and CTO Ref # 10054199 Description & Requirements The RoleWe’re looking for a New York based Team Leader to lead our AMER Service Desk, within Emp…
$115k - $140k
Team Leader - End User Device Support Location New York Business Area Engineering and CTO Ref # 10054202 Description & Requirements The RoleWe’re looking for a New York based Team Leader to lead our AMER End User Device…
$100k - $115k
API Integration Lead Analyst - Salesforce / Informatica MDM (Financial Services)About the RoleWe're seeking an API Integration Lead Analyst with deep expertise in Informatica MDM and Salesforce integration programs withi…
$179.4k - $243.14k
The Asset Owners product team builds and evolves Clearwater Analytics' solutions for asset owners — including pension funds, corporations, REITs, foundations, and other institutional investors managing their own portfoli…
$118k - $175.23k
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant, Architect for our New York City office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group and be a part of a growing organization…
$186k - $213.9k
Job ID: 42527Reference: 300015891724575Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, United States | New York, NY, United States | Raleigh, NC, United States | Calgary, AB, Canada | Toronto, ON, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada | San Fra…
$20 - $25 per hour
Eventscape has an exciting opportunity for a junior Carpenter (Custom Millwork Fabricator) to join our wood shop. The ideal candidate will be a skilled craftsperson with an excellent attitude and willingness to learn all…
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What carpenters earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$32 | $50k–$66k |
| Journeyman | $30–$41 | $63k–$86k |
| Master / Lead | $39–$57 | $82k–$119k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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