Carpenters build and remodel houses and other structures. They frame buildings, pour concrete, and perform other construction tasks. Carpenters typically work 40 hours per week on job sites that vary in location. To become a carpenter, one can attend a trade school or community college construction program, which provides the needed education and training in an affordable way. Carpenters earn a salary between $50,000-$60,000 annually, though the work is physically demanding and depends on weather conditions.