Construction is booming.
Across Oregon and SW Washington construction is booming. The industry offers competitive wages, advancement opportunities and great benefits.
A career in construction may be the best decision you will ever make. Construction and its supporting industry trades need a highly skilled workforce and those skills can be attained through community colleges, trades schools, and apprenticeships.
Top construction careers
Top construction careers
Carpenter
$30-60
Average Per HourBuild and remodel structures

Masonry & Brick Worker
$32-43
Average Per HourBuild and remodel brick structures

Electrician
$34-57
Average Per HourBring power to homes and businesses

Laborer
$27-44
Average Per HourWork on all kinds of construction projects

Operating Engineer
$35-54
Average Per HourOperate construction equipment

Plumber
$27-55
Average Per HourAssemble, install, and repair pipelines
