union pays good. current carpenter's rate is 37.27/hr, but you would have to go thru a 4 year apprenticeship first. thats still a good starting rate, 40% of journeymans rate, which is like 14.80something if i remember correctly. im @ 95%, or $35.41/hr. that translates to 70k/year. im busy most of the year as well. but it would depend on what area you live in, there might be more work going on, or less. sometimes u can score some overtime and u will hit 90k or more/year. im not a big fan of OT, ill just take my 40hrs. and this work will keep u in shape too!
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA
2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold
1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
Bolt ons, decked head, stock intake cam on exhaust side, lotsa weight redux
13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
12's on moda? One day
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