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How many carpenters are in the USA?

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Carpenters use many different tools to cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. They commonly use hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines. read more

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) there were approximately 945,400 carpenters in the US as of 2014 with an expected 6% growth in employment over 10 years. This would mean there are about 950,000 carpenters in the US now in 2017. read more