Career profile: Construction Worker

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Denny Vidals, for the Echo

Construction workers build various things in today’s society. They are greatly needed in today’s society to provide jobs, stable homes and more. These people build strong and reliable structures that take a lot of time and work. Certain people specialize in different tasks like building homes,tearing down buildings,and digging tunnels and mine shafts. There are many factors when considering the job of a construction worker the job market and earning potential, and training of the profession.

Jobs for construction workers are needed a lot in today’s society due to the fact that we are continuing to  fix roads and creating new business buildings. “Replacement of many industrial plants has been delayed for years and will eventually have to be undertaken, resulting in the need for more construction workers (The Job Market Of Construction Workers In The United State)”. It’s also expected that construction will have an increase in jobs in the future due to the work needed in later years. “A employability rating meaning this career should provide great employment opportunities for the foreseeable future (The Job Market Of A Construction Worker In The United State)”. It’s said that construction jobs will “grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029 (The Job Market Of A Construction Worker In The United State)”. Top three states in demand for construction jobs are Texas, California, and Florida. Various other states need work done like Illinois, New York, Ohio, and many other states. “Over the next 10 years it is expected that the US will need 157,000 construction workers (The Job Market Of A Construction Worker In The United State)”. Jobs and opportunities will not be going anywhere they are in high demand. So becoming a construction worker won’t be hard if you’re looking for a job just need to know the right people to be connected with to get in. The numbers of jobs will just increase, most people will want to remodel buildings or roads and houses. In construction the jobs will never stop, they just keep on coming. 

While doing some research the average construction worker makes $13-$27 an hour starting. The average worker makes between $31,000-$41,000 a year . “Construction workers earn about the same as related careers in the United States (The Average Salary Of A Construction Worker In The United States)”. When you get more experience or stay more loyal to the company your income will increase over time. “On average they make less than roofers but more than furniture finishers (The Average Salary Of A Construction Worker In The United States)”. All though construction workers don’t need and degree doesn’t mean you don’t make the same income as everyone else. This is still a great career that pays similar to other careers that you may need to go to school for a couple of years. A state that pays well for construction is Alaska $50,000 a year. Many other states like Illinois, California, New York pay from $45,000-$50,000 a year these are average wages. The potential earning depends on which state you’re in and how much work is in demand. “We’ve identified six states where the typical salary for a construction worker job is above the national average ( What Is The Average Construction Workers Salary By State)”. When looking for a construction job definitely due research on which states are paying more than others. Also to see where work is more stable so you can continue to work without a problem and more opportunities.

Construction workers build various things in today’s society. They are greatly needed in today’s society to provide jobs, stable homes and more. These people build strong and reliable structures that take a lot of time and work. Certain people specialize in different tasks like building homes,tearing down buildings,and digging tunnels and mine shafts. There are many factors when considering the job of a construction worker the job market and earning potential, and training of the profession.