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Carpenter

A comprehensive guide to Carpenter licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$57,345 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Hawaii

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
HI
HawaiiCompact: No
85,970Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
IL
IllinoisCompact: Yes
76,410Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
74,820Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Pending
73,260Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Yes
71,110Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: No
65,150Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails