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Construction Trades in Pennsylvania

Construction Trades Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 230,680 people in the state and 6,676,380 people in the nation working in Construction Trades jobs.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Pennsylvania

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $67,143 in the state and $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,760 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,842 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,409 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,714 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,045 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 53% of applicants. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $9,050 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,167 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 76%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,940 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,870 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $17,328 after earning their degree at this institution.

Construction Trades Careers in PA

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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