--- title: Construction Jobs, Careers & Salary Data description: Find construction jobs in civil engineering, skilled trades, and project management. Compare top hiring companies, sub-industries, and salary ranges. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction date: 2026-06-01T08:07:56Z og_description: From skilled trades to project management — explore construction careers, top employers, and salary data across the sector. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/mgja54/construction.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Construction Jobs, Careers & Salary Data ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 53736 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Why do construction wages trail the broader market by nearly half? The sector’s median pay sits at $45K, a 46% discount to the sitewide baseline. That gap reflects a role mix heavy in hands-on trades—repair technicians and fleet supervisors account for more than two-thirds of postings—where on-site work keeps remote flexibility below 1%. The entry-level pipeline remains wide, but senior project managers see tighter competition for the few roles that command premium rates. - Pay at Construction runs 46% below the sitewide median ($45K vs $83K). - Roles in Construction concentrate in Repair / Service Technician (35% of postings), followed by Automotive Glass Installer and Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. - Remote share at Construction held steady around 1% (vs 1% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Construction - [Building Construction Jobs — Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/building-construction) - [General Contractors Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/general-contractors) - [Specialty Trade Contractors Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors) - [Architecture and Planning Jobs — Firms & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/architecture-and-planning) - [Landscaping Services Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/landscaping-services) - [Civil Engineering Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/civil-engineering) - [Highway & Bridge Construction Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/highway-and-bridge-construction) - [Surveying and Mapping Jobs — Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/surveying-and-mapping) - [Construction Hardware Manufacturing Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/construction-hardware-manufacturing) ## Top hiring companies in Construction - [MasTec Jobs & Careers — Infrastructure & Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mastec) — 1916 jobs · $155K median - [Messer Construction Jobs & Careers — General Contracting](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/messer-construction) — 733 jobs - [United Site Services Jobs & Careers — Portable Sanitation](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/united-site-services) — 402 jobs · $50K median - [Erie Home Jobs & Careers — Home Improvement](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/erie-home) — 330 jobs · $188K median - [William Charles Construction Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/william-charles-construction) — 305 jobs · $163K median - [MYR Group Jobs & Careers — Electrical Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/myr-group) — 292 jobs · $31K median - [Patterson Jobs & Careers — Architecture & Planning](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/patterson) — 238 jobs · $50K median - [Air Experts Jobs & Careers — HVAC Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/air-experts) — 113 jobs · $54K median - [Howmet Aerospace Jobs & Careers — Aerospace Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/howmet-aerospace) — 84 jobs · $75K median ## Top-paying states for Construction - [Indiana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/indiana) — $155K median · 324 jobs - [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado) — $155K median · 216 jobs - [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania) — $155K median · 204 jobs - [Georgia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia) — $155K median · 197 jobs - [South Carolina Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/south-carolina) — $155K median · 127 jobs - [Missouri Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/missouri) — $155K median · 96 jobs - [Louisiana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/louisiana) — $155K median · 79 jobs - [New Hampshire Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-hampshire) — $155K median · 60 jobs - [West Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/west-virginia) — $155K median · 52 jobs - [Arkansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas) — $155K median · 51 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Construction - [Buffalo, NY Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/buffalo) — $188K median · 19 jobs - [Jobs in Denver, CO — Tech, Healthcare & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/denver) — $158K median · 66 jobs - [Pittsburgh, PA Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh) — $158K median · 33 jobs - [Jobs in Augusta, GA — Defense, Cyber & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/augusta) — $158K median · 22 jobs - [Jobs in Aurora, CO — Healthcare, Military & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/aurora) — $156K median · 20 jobs - [Jobs in Birmingham, AL — Healthcare, Banking & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama/birmingham) — $155K median · 29 jobs - [Jobs in Wichita, KS — Aerospace, Healthcare & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/wichita) — $155K median · 28 jobs - [Rochester, NY Jobs — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/rochester) — $155K median · 27 jobs - [Jobs in Philadelphia, PA — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia) — $155K median · 27 jobs - [Jobs in Columbia, SC — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/south-carolina/columbia) — $155K median · 27 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are available in the Construction sector? Construction jobs range from hands-on skilled trades — electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and heavy equipment operators — to engineering, project management, estimating, site supervision, and safety management roles. Corporate functions in procurement, finance, and business development are also present within large construction firms and real estate developers. ### What are typical salary ranges for construction careers? Construction salaries vary widely by trade, specialization, and employer. Project managers and civil engineers typically earn more than entry-level trade workers, while estimators and site supervisors fall in between. Geographic location and whether work is union or non-union also affect compensation. Check the salary data on this page for current benchmarks by role and sub-industry. ### Is the Construction sector growing, and what is the job outlook? The construction sector benefits from sustained infrastructure investment, housing demand, and commercial development activity. There is a recognized shortage of skilled tradespeople in many markets, which is driving strong hiring activity and wage growth for qualified workers. Check the company listings on this page for current hiring signals across the sector's sub-industries. ### Are remote jobs available in Construction? Most construction roles require physical presence on-site, but a growing number of office-based functions can be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. Roles such as estimating, project planning, design coordination, procurement, and finance are the most likely to offer flexibility. Review individual company listings to see location requirements for each employer. ### How do I find construction jobs in a specific sub-industry? This page organizes construction into sub-industries such as Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development, Building Materials, and others. Click into a sub-industry to see the companies hiring within it and browse their open roles. The career profiles section can also help you identify which construction specializations are in demand and which employers are actively recruiting. ### What qualifications do I need for a career in Construction? Qualification requirements in construction vary by role. Skilled trades typically require apprenticeship training or a trade certificate. Engineering and project management roles generally require a relevant degree, and senior positions may expect professional licensure or certifications such as PMP or OSHA credentials. Some employers prioritize demonstrated site experience over formal credentials for supervisory roles. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)