Carpenter salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Carpenters and Joiners
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 149,600
- Annual employment growth
- +2,900/yr
- Median age
- 30 yrs
- Works part-time
- 11%
- Female share
- 3%
- Main industry
- —
What does a carpenter do?
Carpenters and Joiners construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.
May work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals
How to become a carpenter
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Where carpenters are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Carpenter jobs
Related occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter earn in Australia?
The median carpenter earns $91,520 per year ($1,760 per week, or about $45/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a carpenter?
Most carpenters hold a Certificate III or IV (67.1% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is carpenter a job in demand in Australia?
Around 149,600 carpenters are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +2,900 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
