Boilermakers assemble, install, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases.
High school diploma or equivalent
$56,560
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons
Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons (or, simply, masons) use bricks, concrete blocks, and natural and man-made stones to build fences, walkways, walls, and other structures.
High school diploma or equivalent
$44,950
Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, and rafters—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.
High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
Cement Masons and Terrazzo Workers
Cement masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. Using a cement mixture, terrazzo workers create durable and decorative surfaces for floors and stairways.
$35,830
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
High school diploma or equivalent
$53,450
Construction Equipment Operators
Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures.
High school diploma or equivalent
$40,980
Construction Laborers and Helpers
Construction laborers and helpers perform many basic tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
$29,160
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers
Drywall and ceiling tile installers hang wallboards to walls and ceilings and install ceiling tile inside buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboards for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers do both installing and taping.
Less than high school
$37,920
Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
High school diploma or equivalent
$49,840
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Elevator installers and repairers install, fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.
High school diploma or equivalent
$76,650
Glaziers install windows, skylights, and other glass products in storefronts and buildings.
High school diploma or equivalent
$37,610
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous materials (hazmat) removal workers identify and dispose of asbestos, radioactive and nuclear waste, arsenic, lead, and other hazardous materials. They also neutralize and clean up materials that are flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
High school diploma or equivalent
$37,590
Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings to help control and maintain the temperatures in buildings.
$35,940
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Less than high school
$35,190
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories.
High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
Roofers repair and install the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, asphalt, and metal.
Less than high school
$35,290
Sheet metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets, such as ducts used for heating and air conditioning.
High school diploma or equivalent
$43,290
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers, often called PV installers, assemble, install, or maintain solar panel systems on roofs or other structures.
High school diploma or equivalent
$37,900
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural iron and steel workers install iron or steel beams, girders, and columns to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. They are commonly referred to as ironworkers.
High school diploma or equivalent
$46,140
Tile and marble setters apply hard tile and marble to walls, floors, and other surfaces.
Less than high school
$37,040
