Carpenters for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
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A1 ModularAcapella CraftsmanshipTime at current job
2-5 years75%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $81,266 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,601 – $112,698 yearly
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Owner/Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Electrical RepairFacilities Corrective MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance ProjectsFacilities Routine MaintenancePlumbing System MaintenanceHandyman Experience+28 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceFrame CarpentryAssistant Superintendent
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsJourneyman Carpenter
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLScissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Fall Protection Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingCarpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDemolitionMechanical KnowledgeQuality ControlJourneyman Carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLAerial Lift CertificationFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMillworkProject CoordinationCarpentryWoodworkingLaminatingJourneyman Carpenter/finish Carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPROSHAWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingTrim CarpentryHand ToolsPower Tools
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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?
The average time to fill a carpenter role is 118 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do carpenters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carpenter include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for carpenters?
Common licenses or certifications for carpenters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to carpenters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carpenters include: journeyman carpenter, lead carpenter 2 and owner/operator.
What level of education is common for a carpenter?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a carpenter in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carpenter?
Most carpenters have 14 years of professional experience.
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