The three states with the largest need for carpenters are California, Texas, and Florida. Because of their expanding populations, these states experience a rise in demand for residential and commercial real estate. In 2020, there were about 100,000 carpenters working in California alone. With over 79,000 and 65,000 employed carpenters, respectively, Texas and Florida came in second and third.
In addition to Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and other states have strong demand for carpenters. These states have a long history of building and developing their infrastructure, therefore there is always a demand for expert carpenters. The BLS estimates that there were around 51,000 carpenters working in New York in 2020. Following Illinois and Pennsylvania in employment order were 36,000 and 40,000 carpenters, respectively.
Carpenters can work in a variety of places, including factories, construction sites, and workshops. Carpenters occasionally labor late hours to complete projects on time. Carpenters rarely work at night, though, as the majority of building jobs are completed during the day. Carpenters who work at night typically complete building improvements or repairs that call for little noise and inconvenience during the day.
In conclusion, the rise of the building industry has led to a strong need for carpenters in several locations around the country. The three states with the largest need for carpenters are California, Texas, and Florida. Due to their lengthy histories of infrastructure building and construction, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois also have strong need for carpenters. Even though carpenters occasionally work at night, most construction projects are completed during the day.