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Carpenters (47-2031) in Torrington Labor Market Area
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Torrington LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment190
Mean wage$29.56
Entry wage$19.87
10th percentile wage$16.74
50th percentile wage$29.09
90th percentile wage$38.31
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction of Buildings8040.0%
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing107.9%
Specialty Trade Contractors
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Specialty Trade Contractors$28.26
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing10$25.67
Construction of Buildings80$24.88
Carpenters (47-2031)
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $29.09 $29.42 -$0.33
2022$28.16+3.3%$28.48+3.3%-$0.31
2021$27.00+4.3%$27.30+4.3%-$0.30
2020$26.04+3.7%$26.34+3.7%-$0.29
2019$25.41+2.5%$25.70+2.5%-$0.28
2018$24.72+2.8%$25.00+2.8%-$0.28
2017$24.06+2.7%$24.34+2.7%-$0.27
2016$23.45+2.6%$23.71+2.6%-$0.26
2015$22.79+2.9%$23.05+2.9%-$0.25
2014$22.35+2.0%$22.60+2.0%-$0.25
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $29.09 $23.40 $5.69
2022$28.16+3.3%$22.62+3.4%$5.53
2021$27.00+4.3%$21.40+5.7%$5.59
2020$26.04+3.7%$20.67+3.5%$5.37
2019$25.41+2.5%$20.08+2.9%$5.32
2018$24.72+2.8%$19.50+3.0%$5.22
2017$24.06+2.7%$18.94+2.9%$5.12
2016$23.45+2.6%$18.50+2.4%$4.95
2015$22.79+2.9%$18.03+2.6%$4.76
2014$22.35+2.0%$17.65+2.2%$4.70
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $29.09  190  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $29.09  190  
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