Job prospects Carpenter, Mill in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology