Construction Trades Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Illinois
There are 236,040 people in the state and 6,676,380 people in the nation working in Construction Trades jobs.
Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $76,215, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in IL
Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,436 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,280 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $32,584 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,491 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,680 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,819 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,870 a year in tuition.
Construction Trades Careers in IL
Some of the careers Construction Trades majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet Installers | 13% | $72,945 |
| Paperhangers | 10% | $35,095 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 9% | $57,985 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 9% | $69,933 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 8% | $48,708 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 8% | $78,994 |
| Roofers | 8% | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | 7% | $66,726 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 5% | $59,092 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 5% | $77,350 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 4% | $32,563 |
| Carpenters | 4% | $42,458 |
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