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There's plenty of opportunity in the construction industry in 2022 and beyond. As with any industry, there are challenges, but this is a rewarding time to be in construction. Are you ready to take the next step?

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Carpenter
If you like working with your hands and creating things from scratch, consider this career. Carpenters are always in demand, and learning never stops.
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Median Salary $48,000
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68,100+
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Electrician
If you're a natural problem-solver and enjoy a challenge, consider this in-demand career. Companies are eager to find entry-level workers.
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Median Salary $60,000
Jobs Available
79,200+
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HVAC Technician
If you have a knack for solving mechanical problems, this lucrative and stable career is worth a look.
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Median Salary $49,000
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38,700+
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Plumber
This highly skilled career offers stability and a chance to solve important problems every day. Plus, no two days as a plumber will be the same!
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Median Salary $60,000
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48,400+
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Welder
This is a smart career choice for anyone looking for a hands-on career with long-term satisfaction and the chance to work almost anywhere.
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Median Salary $43,000
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52,100+
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Architectural Drafter
If you’re a problem-solver with a creative streak, here’s an exciting career path to consider. It's one of the few construction roles that combines office work with site work.
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Median Salary $60,000
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10,400+
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Civil Engineering Technician
Here's a career for a quick thinker who would get satisfaction out of saving time, money and materials on construction projects.
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Median Salary $58,000
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6,400+
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Construction Equipment Operator
These in-demand operators run the big machines — think excavators, backhoes and pile drivers — and they keep construction sites humming.
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Median Salary $48,000
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47,000+
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
If you aren’t afraid of a little grease and you like the idea of getting your hands on some powerful equipment, this career could be a great fit.
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Median Salary $58,000
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17,100+
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Metal Fabricator
These skilled workers build machines and structures from raw metal. If you like building and fixing things, this career could be for you.
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Median Salary $45,000
Jobs Available
174,500+
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Pipefitter / Steamfitter
These careers are for those who love to create something out of nothing. Fitters start with a blueprint and make pipe systems a reality.
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Median Salary $58,000
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51,700+
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Security Alarm Tech / Installer
If you're a natural problem-solver and possess good customer service skills, this is a career to consider.
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Median Salary $48,000
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10,100+
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians
These technicians help determine the exact route of a road or the borders of a plot of land. If you are precise, take a closer look at these jobs.
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Median Salary $47,000
Jobs Available
7,700+

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