Construction Trades

Construction Laborer

Median Wages: $16.07 hourly, $33,430 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Faster than average (9- 13 %)

Construction Carpenter

Median Wages: $20.96 hourly, $43.600 annually

Electrician

Median Wages: $25.35 hourly, $52,720 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Much faster than average (14% or higher)

Plumber

Median Wages: $24.74 hourly, $51,450 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Faster than average (9-13% or higher)

Brick Mason

Median Wages: $23.68 hourly, $49,250 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Much faster than average (14% or higher)

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Median Wages: $18.84 hourly, $39,180 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Faster than average (9-13% or higher)

Cabinet Maker

Median Wages: $15.89 hourly, $33,050 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Little or no change (-1% to 1%)

Construction Manager

Median Wages: $42.93 hourly, $89,300 annually

Projected Growth Rate: Average (5-8%)