Best Construction Jobs

The following is a list of positions that may be ideal for individuals with an interest in construction and design, as well as product creation, installation, and repair. Opportunities in this field typically feature work that is physically demanding, as well as occasionally in challenging locations or with hazardous materials.Read MoreRead Less

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Several positions may only require the learning of a trade on the job, while others have more specific requirements and certifications. They may work on projects and structures across a variety of settings, indoors and out, for individuals, businesses, and communities, and require not only physical stamina and balance, but also mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with many others. These job descriptions are also accompanied by data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics such as education requirements, median salary, and projected growth.

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Best Highest Paying Construction Jobs

The following jobs are considered high-paying construction positions, and involve more specialized work in particular fields. Work in these areas is not only frequently physically demanding, but may also expose workers to confined spaces, significant heights, and occasionally hazardous materials. Strength and stamina are important in these positions, but so are troubleshooting and mechanical skills, as well as an attention to detail. All of them require at least a high school diploma.

Best Entry Level Construction Jobs

The following jobs are considered entry-level construction positions, and primarily require hands-on, physically demanding work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. While no particular formal education is required, many workers in these areas typically learn their trade on the job. These jobs require physical strength, stamina, balance, and dexterity, as they spend a fair amount of time reaching, bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, climbing, and kneeling. They feature a median pay between $37,000 and $44,000.

Best Construction Field Jobs

The following jobs are construction positions that feature work primarily out in the field, and primarily involve installation, inspection, and maintenance work in a specialized field. They may work in a variety of settings, businesses, and locations, as well as occasionally work irregular hours, or respond to emergencies.These jobs have a median pay between $45,000 and $60,000, and a projected growth rate of 8-16%.

Best Construction Office Jobs

The following jobs are construction positions that are more office-oriented, and all involve work in the actual designing, planning, and drafting of structures, buildings, and spaces. They may make drawings, use computer technology and software, and create models to develop their plans and showcase them to clients and other professionals. All of these positions require strong creative and artistic skills. They all have a median pay between $54,000 and $79,000, and a projected growth rate of 4-13%.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/. Accessed November 12, 2018.
O*NET Online. https://www.onetonline.org/. Accessed November 12, 2018.