At the end of the day, if you like to step back and really see what you’ve done you may be perfect for a career in construction. Whether you are outdoors building the skyline, or inside adding the finishing touches to a project, a career in construction provides an opportunity to create, rejuvenate and develop new buildings and infrastructure.
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
Job | Average Hourly Rate |
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Paving, Surfacing, Tamping Equipment Operator | $17.90 |
Installation, Maintenance, Repair Worker | $18.13 |
Excavation and Loading Machine, Dragline Operator | $20.52 |
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
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Carpenter | $19.63 |
Electrician | $21.81 |
A.C., Heating, Refrigeration Installer and Mechanic | $22.22 |
First-Line Construction Supervisor, Extracation Worker | $28.79 |
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
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Health and Safety Engineer (Except Mining) | $42.12 |
Electrical Engineer | $43.09 |
Civil Engineer | $43.90 |
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
Training Program | Institution/ School |
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Building Construction Academy | Jay High School |
Construction Academy | Navarre High School |
Engineering Academy | Navarre High School |
AC, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
Training Program | Institution/ School |
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A.S. Architectural Design and Construction Technology | Pensacola State College |
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2 | Locklin Technical College |
Apprenticeship - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Locklin Technical College |
Automotive Service Technology 1 | Locklin Technical College |
Automotive Service Technology 2 | Pensacola State College |
Carpentry Certification | Pensacola State College |
Electrician | Locklin Technical College |
Electricity | Locklin Technical College |
Electricity Certification | Pensacola State College |
HVAC Certification | Pensacola State College |
Maintenance & Light Repair | Locklin Technical College |
Welding Technology | Locklin Technical College |
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
Training Program | Institution/ School |
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B.S. Electrical Engineering | Pensacola State College |
B.S. Engineering Technology - Building Construction | Pensacola State College |