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 skilled trade careers
Top skilled trade careers
Carpenter
$24-43
Average Per HourBuild and remodel structures.

Cement Mason
$24-39
Average Per HourPrepare and repair concrete.

Electrician
$29-50
Average Per HourBring power to homes and businesses.

Laborer
$23-33
Average Per HourWork with their hands and power tools.

Operating Engineers
$30-38
Average Per HourOperate construction equipment.

Plumber
$24-53
Average Per HourBuild and repair pipelines.
