As of June 2026, Helpers--Carpenters has an AI-exposure score of 32/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Helpers--Carpenters
More exposed than 3% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$43,780. About 2,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Construction roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).
No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).
- Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.
- Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
- Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
- Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
- Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
- Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
- Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
- Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
- Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
- Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
- Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
- Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
- Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
- Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
- Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
- Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.
- Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.
- Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
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