Side-by-side distribution
Carpenter
$27.75/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 38.6%
- Live roles
- 308
Foreman
$33.08/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 36.8%
- Live roles
- 760
Highest-paying jobs
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Field Carpenter-FAA (100% Travel)
General Service Technician II -Carpenter (Mon-Fri 6:30AM-3PM)
Apprentice / Journeyperson Carpenter
Apprentice Carpenter
Union Carpenter – GE Aerospace Research
Residential Carpenter
Foreman (Carpenter)
Highest-paying jobs
Data Center Construction Site Foreman (Reno)
Electrical General Foreman
Electrical General Foreman
Electrical General Foreman
Shop Foreman
Electrician Foreman
Electrician Foreman
Electrician Foreman
Telecommunications Foreman
Shop Foreman - Sprinter Vans
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Sunbelt Rentals
|
$44,439 | 26 |
Clarion Housing Group
|
$52,080 | 6 |
| UL US LBM | $52,000 | 6 |
Swinerton
|
$70,845 | 5 |
|
Clark Construction Group
|
$58,240 | 5 |
Amentum
|
$70,356 | 4 |
Consigli Construction
|
$60,840 | 4 |
Mears Group
|
$48,915 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Groundworks
|
$48,890 | 69 |
|
Sunbelt Rentals
|
$66,851 | 29 |
Apex Companies
|
$47,840 | 26 |
|
Clark Construction Group
|
$83,200 | 17 |
| VF VSC Fire & Security | $72,800 | 11 |
Power Design
|
$97,500 | 9 |
| FL Flynncompanies | $72,800 | 8 |
KION Group
|
$62,000 | 7 |
Foreman salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $91,500 | 3 |
| Los Angeles | $73,840 | 3 |
| Atlanta | $62,000 | 7 |
| Denver | $61,000 | 9 |
Carpenter vs Foreman: which pays more?
The median for Carpenter is $27.75/hr per year (typically $23.39/hr–$34.06/hr), versus $33.08/hr for Foreman ($25.59/hr–$39.38/hr). That puts Foreman about 19% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Carpenter and Foreman are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.