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Construction Worker

💰 Earn $50K-$89K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 3.5% Job Growth

Ideal for those who love hands-on work and building the world around them.
Essential role in shaping infrastructure and ensuring safe, functional spaces.
Experience diverse environments, from high-rise sites to open landscapes.

What Construction Workers DoAll construction and related workers not listed separately. Construction workers work on construction sites. They are responsible for a number of on-site tasks, such as removing debris and assisting with operating heavy equipment, and follow construction plans from supervisors. Some construction workers work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions.

Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards, and by digging trenches, backfilling holes, or compacting earth to prepare for construction.
Load or unload building materials to be used in construction.
Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures.

Construction Workers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings3,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$63,040 in California

$48,120 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

you value

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

you are skilled in

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination

Go Deeper: Construction Workers Explained

Construction WorkerExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

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