In 2015, the average annual wage in a Alabama was $33,970 with most people making betweeen $21,940 and $48,980
Wages by Industry
Residential Building Construction $41,010.00
Nonresidential Building Construction $48,230.00
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $41,280.00
Building Finishing Contractors $45,850.00
Employment Services $40,120.00
Other Wood Product Manufacturing $33,880.00
Education Required
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Common Majors
Carpentry/Carpenter
About the job
Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
What you'll do
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Build chutes for pouring concrete.
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Things you need to know
Building and Construction – Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Abilities you'll need to have
ctive Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.