Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
Purpose NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair ... festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live ...
Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
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Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
Carpenter
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
If you are a Carpenter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety ... Construct and assemble custom sets and props for theater, film, and TV productions * Work with a ...
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Carpenters
Oxford, CT · On-site
$18 - $30/hr
Vista Scenic Works is a scenic fabrication shop supporting theatre, film, themed environments ... We are seeking experienced carpenters with the following skillsets: · Proficient with shop tools ...
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Carpenters
Oxford, CT · On-site
$18 - $30/hr
Vista Scenic Works is a scenic fabrication shop supporting theatre, film, themed environments ... We are seeking experienced carpenters with the following skillsets: · Proficient with shop tools ...
Be Seen First
Carpenters
Oxford, CT · On-site
$18 - $30/hr
Vista Scenic Works is a scenic fabrication shop supporting theatre, film, themed environments ... We are seeking experienced carpenters with the following skillsets: · Proficient with shop tools ...
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Carpenters
Oxford, CT · On-site
$18 - $30/hr
Vista Scenic Works is a scenic fabrication shop supporting theatre, film, themed environments ... We are seeking experienced carpenters with the following skillsets: · Proficient with shop tools ...
Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG weldingKnowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safetyKnowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic constructionGreat ...
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Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG weldingKnowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safetyKnowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic constructionGreat ...
Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG welding * Knowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safety * Knowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic construction
Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG welding * Knowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safety * Knowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic construction
Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG welding * Knowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safety * Knowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic construction
Playhouse Overhire - Scenic Carpenter
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$18/hr
Theatrical/film scenic carpentry and light MIG welding * Knowledgeable of industry standard tools, operation, and safety * Knowledgeable of industry best practice as it relates to scenic construction
Set Construction Manager - Studio Carpenter
Denver, CO · On-site
$55K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... film, television, theater, or similar production environments * Master-level woodworking skills, including joinery, finishing, and specialty construction techniques * Project management experience ...
Set Construction Manager - Studio Carpenter
Denver, CO · On-site
$55K - $90K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... film, television, theater, or similar production environments * Master-level woodworking skills, including joinery, finishing, and specialty construction techniques * Project management experience ...
Part-Time Set Construction Instructor
Bolivia, NC · On-site
$25/hr
Associate's degree or higher in theater production, film production, carpentry, construction, or a related field. BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 ...
Part-Time Set Construction Instructor
Bolivia, NC · On-site
$25/hr
Associate's degree or higher in theater production, film production, carpentry, construction, or a related field. BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 ...
Laborer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Shop carpenter who will do perm installation. Full time scenery technician - College education in entertainment field preferred [theatre, film, etc...] Professional scenery shop/construction ...
Laborer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Shop carpenter who will do perm installation. Full time scenery technician - College education in entertainment field preferred [theatre, film, etc...] Professional scenery shop/construction ...
Fabricators needed
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Looking for Carpenters and Fabricators. Building sets and props. Experience with working with foam ... Company Description We are an artistic company who designs and builds for shows, events and film.
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Fabricators needed
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Looking for Carpenters and Fabricators. Building sets and props. Experience with working with foam ... Company Description We are an artistic company who designs and builds for shows, events and film.
Fabricators needed
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Looking for Carpenters and Fabricators. Building sets and props. Experience with working with foam ... Company Description We are an artistic company who designs and builds for shows, events and film.
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Fabricators needed
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Looking for Carpenters and Fabricators. Building sets and props. Experience with working with foam ... Company Description We are an artistic company who designs and builds for shows, events and film.
Film Carpenter information
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$14.18 - $16.13
3% of jobs
$16.13 - $18.07
5% of jobs
$18.07 - $20.02
11% of jobs
$20.99 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.02 - $21.96
12% of jobs
$21.96 - $23.91
15% of jobs
The median wage is $24.36 / hr.
$23.91 - $25.85
18% of jobs
$27.55 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$25.85 - $27.80
13% of jobs
$27.80 - $29.74
11% of jobs
$29.74 - $31.69
6% of jobs
$31.69 - $33.63
4% of jobs
$33.63 - $35.58
2% of jobs
$14
$25
$35
How much do film carpenter jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for film carpenter in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a film carpenter do?
A typical day for a Film Carpenter involves interpreting set designs from blueprints or models, constructing and assembling set pieces, and working closely with the art department and other crew members to ensure the builds meet production needs. Your tasks may include framing walls, installing platforms, building props, and sometimes working on location as well as in studios. Collaboration is constant, and you must adapt quickly to changes or last-minute modifications requested by directors or designers. Days can be physically demanding and hours may vary, but the work is creative, dynamic, and integral to bringing film sets to life.
What is a film carpenter?
A Film Carpenter is responsible for building, assembling, and maintaining sets, props, and scenic elements for film and television productions. They work closely with production designers and art departments to construct structures that match creative visions while ensuring safety and durability. Using materials like wood, metal, and foam, they create backdrops, furniture, and specialized rigs required for filming. Their role requires strong carpentry skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of industry standards.
How much do film carpenters make?
Film carpenters typically earn between $20 and $35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the set. Experienced carpenters with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher wages, especially on large productions or in major markets.
What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a film carpenter?
To thrive as a Film Carpenter, you need expertise in woodworking, set construction, blueprint reading, and general carpentry, often demonstrated through previous experience or vocational training. Familiarity with construction tools, power equipment, and safety regulations such as OSHA standards is important, and certifications in construction safety can be advantageous. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication are key soft skills, enabling collaboration with designers, production crews, and other trades. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality sets on tight deadlines and within the creative vision of a film production.
How to become a film set carpenter?
To become a film set carpenter, you should gain experience in carpentry through apprenticeships or technical training, develop skills in reading blueprints and using hand and power tools, and understand safety protocols on set. Many film set carpenters start by working in construction or theater production before transitioning to film industry roles. Certifications in OSHA safety standards can also be beneficial.
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NEP Group rating
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Job description
Purpose
NEP Group is seeking a general carpenter for a wide range of construction and repair projects at NEP’s Systems Integration location located in Harmar, PA.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of woodworking and carpentry in building and repairing consoles, cabinets, countertops, framing and any other furnishings found inside the mobile production units.
- Work from blueprints and instructions from design engineers to layout, measure, mark, and arrange material. Cut, shape and join wood, plastic, fiberglass, or other materials using supplied hand and power tools.
- Check work for accuracy and quality.
- Work in coordination with other construction and maintenance personnel (mechanical and electrical) to keep projects on schedule.
- Observe safety precautions in the wood shop and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Plan for projects in advance by ordering materials and managing all projects and tasks effectively and performing them efficiently.
- Maintain inventory of materials, tools and associated fabrication products at the facility.
- Occasionally assist construction crew with drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile, hardware, masonry and woodworking.
Position Requirements
- Two-year degree or accredited apprenticeship program required.
- 2 years demonstrated experience working in a variety of carpentry applications.
- A thorough knowledge of carpentry materials and tools.
- Must be highly safety conscious.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and interface and communicate well with supervisor, equipment operators, and facility staff.
Company Overview
You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.
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