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Carpenters
The job: Carpenters are building industry professionals who work
extensively with wood but also with other materials. They cut,
shape, install, construct, and repair a variety of structures, from the
frameworks of a house to porches and decks to kitchen cabinets.
The pay: The median annual salary for a carpenter in the United
States is $56,350.
The prospects: The carpentry industry is expected to grow slightly
(by about 8,600 jobs) between 2022 and 2032, per BLS data.