Construction Careers
High workforce demand in the construction industry has increased pay scales for professionals in the trades. Get a well-paying career with opportunities for advancement right out of high school.
Hear from real construction professionals in Chattanooga in this testimonial video!
REAL PEOPLE / REAL SUCCESS
Listen to the experiences of construction workers in Chattanooga
in their testimonial videos!
MEET MACKENZIE, Carpenter
MEET LOGAN, Electrician
MEET GERALD, Plumber
MEET JAKE, Mason
MEET RACHAEL, Project Manager
MEET DANNY, Concrete
The Opportunity
Careers in construction trades can be lucrative and rewarding! Below are average national salaries for craftspeople
based on a survey from the National Center for Construction Education and Research.*
| Carpenter | $56,877 |
| Electrician | $67,268 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $60,828 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,472 |
| Ironworker | $60,060 |
| Mason | $56,784 |
| Pipefitter | $62,697 |
| Plumber | $59,627 |
| Rigger | $57,084 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,160 |
| Surveyor | $65,300 |
| Welder | $71,067 |
* These are national averages based on a NCCER craft salary survey from 2018 and do not reflect guaranteed salaries.
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