Side-by-side distribution
Carpenter
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 24.7%
- Live roles
- 77
Foreman
$81,080
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 21.7%
- Live roles
- 267
Highest-paying jobs
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Residential Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman (Commercial Construction)
Multi-Skilled Carpenter
Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling
Lead Carpenter / Craftsman
Home Services Carpenter
Carpenter and General Handyman
Highest-paying jobs
Test & Balance Foreman
Solar Site Superintendent - Mechanical Foreman
Senior Distribution Powerline Technician (PLT) / Foreman
Commercial Roofing Foreman
Assistant Factory Foreman 2026
Commercial Electrical Foreman
Commercial Plumbing Foreman - Starting 60hr
General Foreman - Mission Critical Data Center
Electrical Foreman - Building Group
Electrical Supervisors (Foreman and Superintendent)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Classet
|
$61,360 | 8 |
|
Rbanw
|
$110,000 | 3 |
Consigli Construction
|
$59,280 | 3 |
|
Essel
|
$86,800 | 2 |
|
Mitchell Construction Group LLC
|
$74,880 | 1 |
Optimal Group
|
$66,235 | 1 |
TechFlow, Inc.
|
$47,861 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| FL Flynncompanies | $73,320 | 12 |
| VF VSC Fire & Security | $67,600 | 8 |
ITAC
|
$88,250 | 5 |
|
Enterprise Electrical
|
$111,280 | 4 |
Park Paving Ltd.
|
$84,240 | 3 |
|
Dave Jones LLC
|
$120,640 | 2 |
|
Royal Electric
|
$111,280 | 2 |
|
Essel
|
$84,200 | 2 |
Carpenter vs Foreman: which pays more?
The median for Carpenter is $65,520 per year (typically $57,200–$74,880), versus $81,080 for Foreman ($68,640–$108,134). That puts Foreman about 24% 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.