Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in New Jersey
In this state, there are 144,980 people employed in jobs related to a Construction Trades degree, compared to 6,676,380 nationwide.
Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in New Jersey
A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $78,320, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in NJ
There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer Construction Trades degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,740 in their first year after graduation.
Graduates earn a median salary of $33,438 in their first year after graduation.
Graduates earn a median salary of $27,863 in their first year after graduation.
Construction Trades Careers in NJ
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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