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![Click for a list of related Construction and Extraction Occupations](images/jobdescription.png) | Construction and Extraction Occupations | 72,615 | 77,743 | 5,128 | 7.1% | 2,646 | 4,830 | 513 | 7,989 | $26.92 | $56,002 |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 6,655 | 7,151 | 496 | 7.4% | 221 | 435 | 50 | 706 | ![](images/s.gif) |
![First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | ![Top Occupation by Opening Top Occupation by Openings](images/hotjobopening.png) | 6,655 | 7,151 | 496 | 7.4% | 221 | 435 | 50 | 706 | $37.06 | $77,092 | HS +5 years | ![Available training programs for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Available training programs for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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Construction Trades Workers | 57,471 | 61,557 | 4,086 | 7.1% | 2,055 | 3,766 | 409 | 6,230 | ![](images/s.gif) |
![Boilermakers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Boilermakers | ![Top Occupation by Growth Top Occupation by Growth](images/hotjobgrowth.png) | 191 | 242 | 51 | 26.7% | 7 | 14 | 5 | 26 | $31.77 | $66,089 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Boilermakers Available training programs for Boilermakers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Brickmasons and Blockmasons job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 833 | 883 | 50 | 6.0% | 25 | 48 | 5 | 78 | $25.89 | $53,865 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Brickmasons and Blockmasons Available training programs for Brickmasons and Blockmasons](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Carpenters job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Carpenters | ![Top Occupation by Opening Top Occupation by Openings](images/hotjobopening.png) | 14,451 | 15,402 | 951 | 6.6% | 513 | 830 | 95 | 1,438 | $26.77 | $55,677 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Carpenters Available training programs for Carpenters](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Floor Sanders and Finishers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Floor Sanders and Finishers | 70 | 75 | 5 | 7.1% | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | $23.51 | $48,908 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Floor Sanders and Finishers Available training programs for Floor Sanders and Finishers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Tile and Marble Setters job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Tile and Marble Setters | 299 | 319 | 20 | 6.7% | 10 | 16 | 2 | 28 | $23.45 | $48,776 | No Formal Credential Long OJT | ![Available training programs for Tile and Marble Setters Available training programs for Tile and Marble Setters](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 864 | 924 | 60 | 6.9% | 34 | 61 | 6 | 101 | $23.77 | $49,437 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Available training programs for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Construction Laborers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Construction Laborers | ![Top Occupation by Opening Top Occupation by Openings](images/hotjobopening.png) | 10,464 | 11,419 | 955 | 9.1% | 382 | 721 | 96 | 1,199 | $22.16 | $46,089 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Construction Laborers Available training programs for Construction Laborers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 448 | 488 | 40 | 8.9% | 15 | 32 | 4 | 51 | $27.14 | $56,450 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Available training programs for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,088 | 3,392 | 304 | 9.8% | 124 | 227 | 30 | 381 | $31.97 | $66,486 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Available training programs for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 734 | 727 | -7 | -0.9% | 22 | 41 | -1 | 62 | $29.91 | $62,232 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Available training programs for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Tapers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Tapers | 410 | 402 | -8 | -2.0% | 12 | 23 | -1 | 34 | $28.53 | $59,351 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Tapers Available training programs for Tapers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Electricians job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Electricians | ![Top Occupation by Opening Top Occupation by Openings](images/hotjobopening.png) | 8,771 | 9,195 | 424 | 4.8% | 313 | 668 | 42 | 1,023 | $28.11 | $58,476 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Electricians Available training programs for Electricians](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Glaziers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Glaziers | 494 | 517 | 23 | 4.7% | 18 | 39 | 2 | 59 | $26.67 | $55,463 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Glaziers Available training programs for Glaziers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 239 | 233 | -6 | -2.5% | 6 | 18 | -1 | 23 | $19.04 | $39,625 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Available training programs for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Insulation Workers, Mechanical job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 250 | 263 | 13 | 5.2% | 7 | 20 | 1 | 28 | $33.31 | $69,296 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Insulation Workers, Mechanical Available training programs for Insulation Workers, Mechanical](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Painters, Construction and Maintenance job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 4,975 | 5,193 | 218 | 4.4% | 174 | 254 | 22 | 450 | $20.94 | $43,544 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Painters, Construction and Maintenance Available training programs for Painters, Construction and Maintenance](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Paperhangers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Paperhangers | 100 | 105 | 5 | 5.0% | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | $21.60 | $44,918 | No Formal Credential Long OJT | ![Available training programs for Paperhangers Available training programs for Paperhangers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Pipelayers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Pipelayers | 349 | 384 | 35 | 10.0% | 13 | 24 | 4 | 41 | $28.57 | $59,422 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Pipelayers Available training programs for Pipelayers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | ![Top Occupation by Opening Top Occupation by Openings](images/hotjobopening.png) | 6,096 | 6,763 | 667 | 10.9% | 233 | 430 | 67 | 730 | $28.69 | $59,677 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Available training programs for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Roofers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Roofers | 1,251 | 1,323 | 72 | 5.8% | 37 | 87 | 7 | 131 | $24.22 | $50,394 | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Roofers Available training programs for Roofers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Sheet Metal Workers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Sheet Metal Workers | 1,344 | 1,440 | 96 | 7.1% | 48 | 95 | 10 | 153 | $26.88 | $55,911 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Sheet Metal Workers Available training programs for Sheet Metal Workers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Structural Iron and Steel Workers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 540 | 582 | 42 | 7.8% | 16 | 42 | 4 | 62 | $29.11 | $60,542 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Structural Iron and Steel Workers Available training programs for Structural Iron and Steel Workers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
Helpers, Construction Trades | 1,529 | 1,625 | 96 | 6.3% | 67 | 152 | 10 | 229 | ![](images/s.gif) |
![Helpers--Carpenters job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Helpers--Carpenters | 172 | 189 | 17 | 9.9% | 8 | 17 | 2 | 27 | $15.74 | $32,734 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Helpers--Carpenters Available training programs for Helpers--Carpenters](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Helpers--Electricians job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Helpers--Electricians | 450 | 464 | 14 | 3.1% | 19 | 44 | 1 | 64 | $18.68 | $38,852 | HS Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Helpers--Electricians Available training programs for Helpers--Electricians](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 233 | 260 | 27 | 11.6% | 10 | 24 | 3 | 37 | $15.08 | $31,381 | HS Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Available training programs for Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Helpers--Roofers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Helpers--Roofers | 96 | 102 | 6 | 6.3% | 4 | 10 | 1 | 15 | $15.15 | $31,513 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Helpers--Roofers Available training programs for Helpers--Roofers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 366 | 385 | 19 | 5.2% | 16 | 36 | 2 | 54 | $13.32 | $27,716 | No Formal Credential Short OJT | ![Available training programs for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Available training programs for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
Other Construction and Related Workers | 6,646 | 7,065 | 419 | 6.3% | 293 | 448 | 42 | 783 | ![](images/s.gif) |
![Construction and Building Inspectors job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Construction and Building Inspectors | 1,124 | 1,199 | 75 | 6.7% | 57 | 66 | 8 | 131 | $32.98 | $68,604 | HS +5 yearsMod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Construction and Building Inspectors Available training programs for Construction and Building Inspectors](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Elevator Installers and Repairers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Elevator Installers and Repairers | 374 | 393 | 19 | 5.1% | 12 | 32 | 2 | 46 | $48.43 | $100,727 | HS Apprenticeship | ![Available training programs for Elevator Installers and Repairers Available training programs for Elevator Installers and Repairers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Hazardous Materials Removal Workers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | ![Top Occupation by Growth Top Occupation by Growth](images/hotjobgrowth.png) | 723 | 838 | 115 | 15.9% | 31 | 61 | 12 | 104 | $19.87 | $41,315 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Available training programs for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Highway Maintenance Workers job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,982 | 1,996 | 14 | 0.7% | 84 | 114 | 1 | 199 | $26.79 | $55,718 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Highway Maintenance Workers Available training programs for Highway Maintenance Workers](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Construction and Related Workers, All Other job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Construction and Related Workers, All Other | 1,070 | 1,129 | 59 | 5.5% | 44 | 71 | 6 | 121 | $22.15 | $46,068 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Construction and Related Workers, All Other Available training programs for Construction and Related Workers, All Other](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
Extraction Workers | 314 | 345 | 31 | 9.9% | 10 | 28 | 3 | 41 | ![](images/s.gif) |
![Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining | 92 | 100 | 8 | 8.7% | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | | | No Formal Credential Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining Available training programs for Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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![Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas job description](images/jobdescription.png) | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | ![Top Occupation by Growth Top Occupation by Growth](images/hotjobgrowth.png) | 53 | 68 | 15 | 28.3% | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | $22.47 | $46,740 | HS Mod. OJT | ![Available training programs for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Available training programs for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas](images/studenticon.png) | ![Search for employers using InfoGroup Search for employers using InfoGroup](images/Informationicon.png) | ![Search for jobs using CareerOneStop Search for jobs using CareerOneStop](images/jobs-icon.png) |
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