ARTICLE IN DEPTH

Industry Overview& Career Pathway

In-depth analysis of regional construction and utilities workforce data, structural career progression tracks, and technical certification standards.

ARTICLE IN DEPTHPublished Sep 28

Industry Overview and Career Pathway to Construction & Utilities

Written By Edward Cicc Ferrentino

Key Market Metrics

TOTAL EMPLOYED

52,480

Total Regional Workforce

CONSTRUCTION WAGE

$61,323

Annual Average Construction Pay

UTILITIES WAGE

$112,971

Annual Average Utilities Pay

EXPECTED DEMAND

28,442

Workforce Needs Next 5 Years

Career Pathway to Construction & Utilities

The construction and utilities sectors present multi-tiered progression systems. Pathways range from immediate, low-barrier entry roles with practical training to highly skilled, certified, or degree-required technical fields. Review the targeted structural progression options mapped below.

Requires an Apprenticeship and Moderate on the Job Training

Construction and Building Inspectors$28.13/hr

Electricians$25.24/hr

Plumber/Pipefitters$24.86/hr

LATER

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Higher and/or Long Term On the Job Training

Project Management Specialists$55.24/hr

Construction Managers$55.95/hr

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$44.38/hr

HSI Pre-Apprenticeship CertificateNSERE Engineers and Surveyor's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerIndustrial Energy Efficiency SpecialistRegistered Roof ConsultantAutoCADPLS-CADOSHA 30 CertificationNCCER Rigger and Signal PersonNCCER Construction Technology CredentialLEED Green BuildingAssociate Concrete Transportation ConstructionCertified Well DrillerJourneyman Line Technician CertificationRegistered Waterproofing ConsultantNCCER Craft Assessment and CertificationNCCER Mobile Crane OperatorNCCER Pipeline Training and Assessment ProgramJourneyman Relay Technician CertificationAlternative Energy Systems Specialist