Carpenter market brief · Washington, DC
Carpenter Jobs in Washington, DC
33 carpenter openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 22 employers, led by Clark Construction Inc., DPR Construction, and Chugach Government Solutions. The middle half of posted salaries runs $52,000–$63,648 a year (median $54,080), from the 61% of listings that disclose pay. Journeyman roles are the largest group, at 42% of openings.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 33
- Live carpenter openings currently tracked in the Washington market.
Companies hiring
- 22
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $54,080
- 61% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Washington is journeyman-heavy for carpenter roles: 61% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at journeyman. Apprentice openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
33
Hiring employers
22
Salary coverage
61%
Median experience
4.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
16
11 companies · $52,000 median
Established employers
10
6 companies · $72,404 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$52,000
P50
$54,080
P75
$63,648
P90
$73,674
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare carpenter opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 33 live roles tracked in this market.
- 22 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Carpenter in Washington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
33 carpenter openings across 22 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Journeyman leads the derived level mix with 14 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Clark Construction Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 22 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 33 matches
Representative openings
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More carpenter openings in Washington
- Rough Carpenter · Clark Construction Inc.
- Carpenter · Clark Construction Inc.
- Carpenter (Roving Montgomery County, MD) · Legend Management Group
- Carpenter · Goel Services, Inc.
- Entry level Carpenter · Goel Services, Inc.
- Carpenter (Installer) · Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands
- Carpenter (Structural) · Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
- Foreman (Carpenter) · Kokosing
- Carpenter · UNAVAILABLE
- Carpenter · Clark Construction Inc.
- Carpenter (GAO) · EMCOR
- Maintenance Carpenter · Chugach Government Solutions
- Architectural Millwork & Custom Shop Carpenter · Monkey in the Metal
- Commercial Roofing Carpenter · Chugach Government Solutions
- Carpenter (GAO) - Temporary Assignment · EMCOR
- Carpenter · Worcester Eisenbrandt Construction
Carpenter jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many carpenter jobs are open in Washington?
Metaintro tracks 33 live carpenter openings from 22 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do carpenter jobs in Washington pay?
The median posted salary is $54,080 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $52,000 to $63,648. Based on the 61% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most carpenter openings in Washington?
Journeyman roles lead with 14 openings. Experience level is known for 70% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for carpenter jobs in Washington?
Clark Construction Inc., DPR Construction, Chugach Government Solutions, and EMCOR have the most open carpenter roles here right now, out of 22 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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