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Watts Electric
Electrical Apprentice
$22.00–$25.00/hr
Entry level · paid on-the-job training
Constructors, Inc.
Concrete Technician Apprentice
$23.00/hr
Registered apprenticeship with a community college
Empire Netting & Fence
Fence Technician
$18.00–$24.00/hr
Also posted as Fence Installer
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Where it goes from here
Construction is one of the few industries where you can start with no debt and keep climbing. Here is what that ladder looks like in pay.
Start here$46,680
Construction Laborer · Helper · Flagger
Median pay. No degree. Training happens on the job, and you earn while you learn.
A few years in$63,190
Electrician · Plumber · HVAC Technician
Median pay for electricians. Most get here through an apprenticeship, not a four-year degree.
Where it can go$114,990
Construction Manager
Median pay. Many managers started on a crew. This rung usually wants a degree or long experience.
Questions people ask
Do I need a college degree to work in construction?
No. Most construction roles start with a high school diploma and on-the-job training or an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship pays you a wage from the first day while you learn the trade.
What does an apprenticeship actually pay?
The openings above pay $18 to $25 an hour at entry. Apprentice pay usually steps up on a schedule as you complete hours and coursework.
Which construction jobs are growing fastest?
Solar photovoltaic installers are projected to grow 37% between 2025 and 2035, far above the average for all occupations. HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers are all growing faster than average too.
Pay and growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook — 2025 median pay and 2025–2035 projections.
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