Construction Worker Salary

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I have decided to do my term paper on how can I make the most money in the construction field¨. Mainly because I will more than likely need to know this in the up and coming months. This could help me out when applying for a construction job. This paper will explain the job opportunities as well as the education, tools and locations for modern construction workers. According to busniessdirectory.com a construction worker can be defined as “Sector of national economy engaged in preparation of land and construction, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, and other real property”. This can be anything from a construction tool gatherer to a brick. This field according to thebalance.com they predict that there will be 700,000 new jobs …show more content…

Some of the jobs you can get with little to no job experience or a high school diploma. You could start off as a construction helper with little to no job experience and only a high school diploma. Then on the other hand you could be a Construction manager which you would need a college degree to obtain, and of course you will make more money if you were to go to college and get your degree and then start working in the construction field. Other requirements might include safety training, NCCER certifications, a TWIC card, ect. These things will also help you earn more money while working depending on what company you are working for. Some companies will pay you as much as a dollar extra a hour for having some of these certifications and some companies will pay you to take the test needed to get the …show more content…

According to smartasset.com “Median weekly earnings for workers with a high school diploma equal $678 that works out to $35,256 per year”. Then on the other hand according to sokanu.com “A construction worker's salary also depends on their job title. Those working as general construction workers made an average salary of $35,750 in 2014, which is less than what those who specialize in a specific trade take home.”.
There are many jobs in the construction field. Many of them pay exceptionally well. They are sometimes back breaking jobs but you are compensated with a large salary and per diem that can also be very high in itself. Despite its downsides there are many benefits from being a construction worker, you can work not to far from home and be home almost every night while still traveling.
According to esub.com “construction managers usually make the highest salary within the construction industry at an average salary of $87,400 a year or 48 an hour. There is also a large amount of room to grow and increase your salary.” The main task of a construction manager are planning and overseeing construction activities. This usually includes budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring that the project meets the

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