Quick answer: Carpenters in California earn a median of $75,920 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited carpenter schools near San Fernando, California with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
San Fernando sits within the California carpenter workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $75,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
San Fernando Quick Facts
Metric
Value
Source
State median annual wage
$75,920
BLS OEWS, May 2025
California pay range (10th to 90th percentile)
$47,490 to $119,950
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Los Angeles, CA metro median wage
$75,740
BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)
+4.5% growth, about 74,100 openings per year
BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Federal prevailing wage in California (Davis-Bacon)
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to San Fernando. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Los Angeles County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
Carpenter Schools near San Fernando
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LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
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#1
College of the Canyons
📍
Santa Clarita, CA
•11.2 miles away•BOC Score
60.9
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1899
How long does carpenter training take near San Fernando?
Carpenter certificate programs near San Fernando typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many carpenters also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do carpenters earn in California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), carpenters in California earned a median annual wage of approximately $75,920. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $47,490 to $119,950 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many carpenter schools are near San Fernando?
The schools listed above are within about 250 miles of San Fernando. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
