In New York City a skilled union carpenter makes $150,000 + overtime.
@aligncare Are we talking strictly about "union carpenters" that wear handmade suits and shades to "work",or people who actually swing a hammer occasionally?
What you are talking about is 75 bucks an hour,straight time,for 40 hour weeks in a 50 week work year.
No way in hell a hammer swinger is worth that much. Maybe a cabinet maker that makes custom cabinets to fit,but not a regular trim carpenter.