Side-by-side distribution
Carpenter
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 24.7%
- Live roles
- 77
Welder
$58,240
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 26.2%
- Live roles
- 107
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
Welder
Boilermaker / Welder
Journey Worker - Welder
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Welder
Industrial Pipe Welder
Industrial Pipe Welder
Turbine Diaphragm Welder
Welder Fitter
Welder Mechanic
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 |
|---|---|---|
SpaceX
|
$52,000 | 8 |
|
ITAC
|
$80,080 | 2 |
|
Anduril Industries
|
$79,000 | 2 |
Elite
|
$62,400 | 2 |
|
Evr
|
$133,000 | 1 |
|
D2B Groups
|
$104,000 | 1 |
|
Re:Build Manufacturing
|
$85,280 | 1 |
| TN The Nuclear Company | $75,920 | 1 |
Carpenter vs Welder: which pays more?
The median for Carpenter is $65,520 per year (typically $57,200–$74,880), versus $58,240 for Welder ($52,000–$74,006). That puts Carpenter about 13% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Carpenter and Welder 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.