Carpenters Jobs Pay in Las Cruces, NM
Average Hourly Pay
$24.20
24.4%Below national average
Range: $23.05 – $25.36
Average Annual Pay
$50,341
24.4%Below national average
Range: $47,944 – $52,738
How much do Carpenters make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$20.57/hr
Range: $19.59 – $21.56
Annual Rate
$42,790
Range: $40,752 – $44,827
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.20/hr
Range: $23.05 – $25.36
Annual Rate
$50,341
Range: $47,944 – $52,738
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.83/hr
Range: $26.51 – $29.16
Annual Rate
$57,892
Range: $55,136 – $60,649
Carpenters job description
Carpenters professionals are skilled tradespeople who build, maintain, and repair structures and infrastructure. They work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects using specialized tools and techniques.
Responsibilities
- •Read and interpret blueprints and plans
- •Operate tools and equipment safely
- •Install, repair, or construct structures
- •Follow building codes and regulations
- •Maintain a safe work environment
- •Collaborate with other trades
Skills
- •Technical trade skills
- •Physical strength and stamina
- •Blueprint reading
- •Safety awareness
- •Problem-solving
- •Hand-eye coordination
Qualifications
- •Trade certification or apprenticeship
- •Valid driver's license
- •OSHA training preferred
- •Ability to work at heights and outdoors
