Trade family
Structure & Framing
Framing, roofing and concrete that has to hold.
A day in the life
Framing walls and roofs, setting forms and finishing concrete, laying block, and roofing. Reading plans, keeping things square and level, and working with a crew.
What it pays
Typical hourly ranges across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Per hour · DFW average
How long training takes
3–4 years of field work to journeyman; carpentry and masonry lean on apprenticeship more than school.
Physical demands
The most physical family — lifting, climbing, heat, and long days on your feet.
Licensing in Texas
Largely unlicensed in Texas for residential framing; roofers and specialty trades need city permits, and contractors register with the state.
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