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 GED75%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Self Employed
Bright Built ConstructionTime at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Carpenter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $81,045 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,450 – $112,374 yearly
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Carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCDL COSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFormwork ConstructionCarpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Accident & Health Insurance LicenseCDLCertified Notary PublicLife Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementJourneyman 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 ControlFinish/cabinet/remodeling contractor
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CRemodelingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceRestorationAuto RestorationCarpentryJourneyman Carpenter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrivingOutdoor Work ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceCommercial Construction Experience
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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?
The average time to fill a carpenter role is 117 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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to carpenters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carpenters include: journeyman carpenter, finish/cabinet/remodeling contractor and team leader /interior attic fire safety inspection.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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