Construction and Extraction

Employment in construction and extraction occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations, and gain about 296,300 new jobs. Overall growth in the economy and population will increase demand for new buildings, roads, and other structures, which will create new jobs in construction and extraction occupations.

The median annual wage for all construction and extraction occupations was $47,430 in May 2019, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

• Construction and Extraction Occupations: Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2020, September 01).

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/home.htm