British Columbia · NOC 72310
Carpenter Jobs in British Columbia — 2026
2 carpenter jobs posted in British Columbia in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.
- Jobs available
- 2
- Median salary
- $76,128
- NOC code
- 72310
About carpenter work in British Columbia
Salary range
Postings for carpenters in British Columbia run from about $70,720 at the 25th percentile to $76,960 at the 75th, with a median of $76,128 per year (2026-05, 259 postings).
NOC code
72310 — Carpenters. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
Carpentry is a voluntary trade in most provinces (compulsory in Quebec), so no licence is required outside Quebec, but a Red Seal certificate is widely preferred.
What employers ask for: Journeyperson certification or several years of framing or finishing experience, your own hand tools, and site safety certificates.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current carpenter postings in British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a carpenter in British Columbia?
- The median salary for carpenters in British Columbia is $76,128 per year, with most postings between $70,720 and $76,960 (2026-05). 2 of the 2 current Carpenter postings in British Columbia on Jobily state a salary.
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a carpenter in British Columbia?
- Carpentry is a voluntary trade in most provinces (compulsory in Quebec), so no licence is required outside Quebec, but a Red Seal certificate is widely preferred.
- What is the NOC code for carpenter?
- The NOC 2021 code for carpenter is 72310 (Carpenters). This is the code used for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.