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Construction Trades in New Jersey

Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

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.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

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.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. 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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