Construction Careers

Hear from real construction professionals in Chattanooga in this testimonial video!

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.

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 Construction Industry’s Needs

The average age of a construction tradesman is approximately 49, and for every person being trained in construction trades, ​five people are retiring. Nationally, the industry will need 3 million construction workers by 2028.

Concerted effort to create awareness of careers in construction

Centralized hub of information to better navigate training opportunities and job connections

Training space for construction programs and other post-secondary workforce training space

Work-based learning opportunities for high school students

Construction certification programs and consistent curriculum for high school students across region

Better connectivity between industry and candidates

More exposure to innovation and new technology to create better efficiencies to meet workforce deficiencies

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.*​

Trade
Average National Salary*

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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