$30 - $40 per hour
Craftsmen LLCSpokane, WA | Full-Time | $30 - $40/hourBuild Quality. Lead by Example.Hill Top Craftsmen is looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter who takes pride in producing exceptional work while leading a crew in th…
Skilled Trades · Washington, DC
Carpenter jobs in Washington, DC
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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$23–$54/hr
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$71k
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Job Description Job Description Lead the Build: Experienced Lead Carpenter Needed—Decks, Patios, & Custom Remodeling! Do you have a strong background in custom carpentry, field crew leadership, and excellent client commu…
Living is a nationally recognized leader in designing and building custom outdoor living spaces. We're looking for an experienced carpenter who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and is looking for steady, year-round w…
knowledge of the ever-changing construction industry. Job Summary: Charter Construction is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our dynamic restoration team. As a Lead Carpenter, you will oversee and execu…
$20 - $35 per hour
insurance ~ Opportunity for advancement ~ Paid time off ~ Training & development Bosch construction is looking for a lead carpenter and a Four Seasons Sunrooms installer. Bosch Construction is a remodeling company on Whi…
$21 - $25 per hour
Construction Laborers/ Carpenters Job Details: ~ Aerotek is hiring construction laborers/carpenters to work on a commercial concrete project in Moscow, ID. This project will run from July 2026 - October 2026 with the pos…
$38 - $45 per hour
represent SFW Construction, an industry leader in exterior repair, waterproofing, and structural restoration. If you're a skilled carpenter ready to lead crews, solve complex exterior issues, and take ownership of high-q…
$28 - $32 per hour
Job Description Job Description TruBlue is looking for a project manager to join our team in our Spokane office. This person will lead the successful execution of a variety of projects from start to finish. The ideal can…
$45 per hour
Job Description Job Description Salary: $45 The Lead Carpenter conducts the successful execution of NANA Bath projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for managing the job site, directing Junior Carpenters…
$24 - $38 per hour
with an employer who is willing to pay for your training and provide you with the opportunity to make up to $38.00 per/hr as a lead carpenter? We think so - especially if your values match ours. Our offer is without the…
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What carpenters earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Journeyman | $29–$39 | $60k–$81k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$54 | $78k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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