Side-by-side distribution
Carpenter
$62,400
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 22.6%
- Live roles
- 84
Foreman
$77,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 26.6%
- Live roles
- 297
Highest-paying jobs
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Residential Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman (Commercial Construction)
Commercial Finish Carpenter / Traveling Installer
Lead Carpenter / Craftsman
Maintenance Carpenter
Carpenter
Carpenter
Highest-paying jobs
Telecommunications Foreman
Shop Foreman - Sprinter Vans
Data Center Construction Site Foreman (Dallas)
Test & Balance Foreman
Solar Site Superintendent - Mechanical Foreman
Commercial Roofing Foreman
General Site Foreman
Commercial Electrical Foreman
Commercial Plumbing Foreman
Electrical Supervisors (Foreman and Superintendent)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Consigli Construction
|
$60,840 | 4 |
|
Classet
|
$59,800 | 4 |
|
Rbanw
|
$110,000 | 3 |
|
Essel
|
$86,800 | 2 |
|
I-5 Design Build, Inc.
|
$72,800 | 1 |
Optimal Group
|
$66,235 | 1 |
| VT Voyager Technologies, Inc. | $64,480 | 1 |
Auld & White Constructors
|
$56,160 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Apex Companies
|
$48,880 | 16 |
| FL Flynncompanies | $72,800 | 11 |
| VF VSC Fire & Security | $68,640 | 10 |
ITAC
|
$84,590 | 5 |
|
Dave Jones LLC
|
$116,480 | 3 |
| LO Loenbro | $92,144 | 3 |
|
Classet
|
$83,200 | 3 |
InProduction
|
$75,000 | 3 |
Carpenter salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62,400 | 3 |
Carpenter vs Foreman: which pays more?
The median for Carpenter is $62,400 per year (typically $57,200–$72,800), versus $77,500 for Foreman ($67,600–$95,000). 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.