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Carpenter

Construct, install, and repair structures made of wood and other materials.

Role Exposure Estimate
19%
Baseline: 20% 1 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/25/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a carpenter:

Build structures25% estimated exposure
Install fixtures30% estimated exposure
Read blueprints45% estimated exposure
Cut materials50% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-1%
employment
+1.0% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)20%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score19%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

CNC machines
Prefabrication
Robotic construction

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Custom work
Repairs
Complex installations
Variable conditions

Practical Ways to Adapt

Cabinet making
Finish carpentry
Project estimation
General contracting

Key Skills for This Role

WoodworkingBlueprint ReadingProblem Solving

Career Overview

Median Salary$52,000/yr
Total Employed720k
Job Outlookstable
Categorytrades

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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