Jobs Similar to Carpenters
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to carpenters, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Tile and Stone Setters, Glaziers and Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers.
Carpenters: $60,580 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Carpenters) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tile and Stone SettersSame group | 82% | $55,690−8% | High school |
| 2 | GlaziersSame group | 82% | $57,080−6% | High school |
| 3 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 82% | $58,930−3% | High school |
| 4 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 81% | $62,120+3% | High school |
| 5 | Helpers--Roofers | 81% | $44,160−27% | High school |
| 6 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 80% | $76,170+26% | High school |
| 7 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSame group | 80% | $62,780+4% | High school |
| 8 | Carpet InstallersSame group | 80% | $50,340−17% | High school |
| 9 | StonemasonsSame group | 80% | $57,390−5% | High school |
| 10 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSame group | 79% | $58,970−3% | High school |
| 11 | RoofersSame group | 79% | $55,440−8% | High school |
| 12 | Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSame group | 79% | $57,660−5% | High school |
| 13 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 78% | $63,870+5% | High school |
| 14 | Insulation Workers, MechanicalSame group | 78% | $58,340−4% | High school |
| 15 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 78% | $50,440−17% | High school |
| 16 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 78% | $53,750−11% | High school |
| 17 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSame group | 78% | $63,800+5% | Training or associate |
| 18 | Solar Photovoltaic InstallersSame group | 77% | $53,140−12% | High school |
| 19 | Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSame group | 77% | $57,020−6% | High school |
| 20 | Fence Erectors | 77% | $47,980−21% | High school |
- 1Tile and Stone Setters
82% similar · $55,690 (−8%) · High school · Same group
- 2Glaziers
82% similar · $57,080 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 3Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
82% similar · $58,930 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 4Brickmasons and Blockmasons
81% similar · $62,120 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 5Helpers--Roofers
81% similar · $44,160 (−27%) · High school
- 6Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
80% similar · $76,170 (+26%) · High school · Same group
- 7Structural Iron and Steel Workers
80% similar · $62,780 (+4%) · High school · Same group
- 8Carpet Installers
80% similar · $50,340 (−17%) · High school · Same group
- 9Stonemasons
80% similar · $57,390 (−5%) · High school · Same group
- 10Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
79% similar · $58,970 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 11Roofers
79% similar · $55,440 (−8%) · High school · Same group
- 12Plasterers and Stucco Masons
79% similar · $57,660 (−5%) · High school · Same group
- 13Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
78% similar · $63,870 (+5%) · High school
- 14Insulation Workers, Mechanical
78% similar · $58,340 (−4%) · High school · Same group
- 15Floor Sanders and Finishers
78% similar · $50,440 (−17%) · High school · Same group
- 16Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
78% similar · $53,750 (−11%) · High school
- 17Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
78% similar · $63,800 (+5%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 18Solar Photovoltaic Installers
77% similar · $53,140 (−12%) · High school · Same group
- 19Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
77% similar · $57,020 (−6%) · High school · Same group
- 20Fence Erectors
77% similar · $47,980 (−21%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than carpenters.
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for carpenters also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where carpenters is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Helpers--Roofers (88)
- Fence Erectors (87)
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (85)
- Helpers--Carpenters (83)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (82)
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (81)
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (81)
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (80)
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (80)
- Helpers--Electricians (79)
Questions about jobs like carpenters
What jobs are most similar to carpenters?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Tile and Stone Setters (82% similar), Glaziers (82% similar), Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (82% similar), Brickmasons and Blockmasons (81% similar) and Helpers--Roofers (81% similar).
Which jobs like carpenters pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +26%; usually a high school diploma), Layout Workers ($63,870, +5%; usually a high school diploma) and Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ($63,800, +5%; usually training or an associate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with carpenters ($60,580). Without more preparation than carpenters usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Layout Workers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.