Carpenter vs Industrial Mechanic
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Carpenter
$59,310
National Median Salary
Total Jobs959,000
Annual Openings89,000
Training3-4 yr apprenticeship
Industrial Mechanic
$60,750
National Median Salary
Total Jobs574,500
Annual Openings54,000
Training4 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Carpenter
Industrial Mechanic
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $59,310 | $60,750* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 959,000* | 574,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 89,000* | 54,000 |
Training Time | 3-4 yr apprenticeship | 4 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Carpenters
Illinois$89,560
New York$87,320
Hawaii$85,430
Alaska$82,110
Massachusetts$77,650
Top States for Industrial Mechanics
Alaska$87,230
Washington$83,450
Connecticut$80,120
Oregon$78,340
Michigan$76,890