Finish carpentry changed everything for me. Less mud, more detail, better clients. It took years to get clean and fast, but I like the work.
Is carpentry still a good trade or is it too underpaid now?
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I like building things and working with my hands, but I keep seeing people say carpenters do a lot of hard work for less money than electricians or plumbers. Is it still worth learning?
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Replies say carpentry can be rewarding and flexible, but income varies widely. Finish carpentry, framing crews, union work, and self-employment can lead to very different outcomes.
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Carpentry is underpaid if you stay as a general helper forever. But good framers, formwork carpenters, and finish carpenters can do fine. The ladder is just less obvious.
If you love building, it is worth it. If you only want the highest wage, look at electrical or plumbing first.
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