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
$30-60
Average Per HourBuild and remodel structures.
![Carpenter](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)
Masonry & Brick Worker
$32-43
Average Per HourPrepare and repair concrete.
![Masonry & Brick Worker](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)
Electrician
$34-57
Average Per HourBring power to homes and businesses.
![Electrician](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)
Laborer
$27-44
Average Per HourWork with their hands and power tools.
![Laborer](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)
Operating Engineers
$35-54
Average Per HourOperate construction equipment.
![Operating Engineers](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)
Plumber
$27-55
Average Per HourBuild and repair pipelines.
![Plumber](/wp-content/themes/BuildOregon/images/swebsite-arrow.png)