Construction and Extraction Occupations
PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOLEmployment of construction and extraction occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, a gain of about 747,600 new jobs. Overall growth in the economy and population will increase demand for new buildings, roads, and other structures, which will create new jobs in construction and extraction occupations. The median annual wage for all construction and extraction occupations was $44,730 in May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2017 MEDIAN PAY BoilermakersBoilermakers assemble, install, maintain, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases. High school diploma or equivalent$62,260 CarpentersCarpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. High school diploma or equivalent$45,170 Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. High school diploma or equivalent$59,090 Construction Equipment OperatorsConstruction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures. High school diploma or equivalent$46,080 Construction Laborers and HelpersConstruction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites. See How to Become One$33,450 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and TapersDrywall and ceiling tile installers hang wallboard and install ceiling tile inside buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboard for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers both install and tape wallboard. No formal educational credential$43,970 ElectriciansElectricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. High school diploma or equivalent$54,110 Elevator Installers and RepairersElevator installers and repairers install, fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts. High school diploma or equivalent$79,480 Flooring Installers and Tile and Marble SettersFlooring installers and tile and marble setters lay and finish carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile. No formal educational credential$40,250 GlaziersGlaziers install glass in windows, skylights, and other fixtures in storefronts and buildings. High school diploma or equivalent$42,580 Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersHazardous materials (hazmat) removal workers identify and dispose of asbestos, lead, radioactive waste, and other hazardous materials. They also neutralize and clean up materials that are flammable, corrosive, or toxic. High school diploma or equivalent$41,400 Insulation WorkersInsulation workers, also called insulators, install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings and their mechanical systems. See How to Become One$39,930 IronworkersIronworkers install structural and reinforcing iron and steel to form and support buildings, bridges, and roads. High school diploma or equivalent$51,320 Masonry WorkersMasonry workers, also known as masons, use bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, and natural and manmade stones to build walls, walkways, fences, and other masonry structures. See How to Become One$42,900 Painters, Construction and MaintenancePainters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges, and other structures. No formal educational credential$37,960 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersPlumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories. High school diploma or equivalent$52,590 RoofersRoofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal. No formal educational credential$38,970 Sheet Metal WorkersSheet metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets, such as ducts used in heating and air conditioning systems. High school diploma or equivalent$47,990 Solar Photovoltaic InstallersSolar photovoltaic (PV) installers, also known as PV installers, assemble, install, and maintain solar panel systems on rooftops or other structures. High school diploma or equivalent$39,490
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