Construction Careers

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Construction brings together hands-on skill, technology, problem-solving, and teamwork. Explore what different trades involve and where training can begin.

Current pay information and training resources focus on Georgia.

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What do you enjoy doing? Explore construction trades by your interests and the way you like to work.

The current explorer includes Georgia pay information (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Georgia, entry-level to top earners; construction technology figures are approximate). Earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and training pathway.

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Asphalt Paving & Milling

$28K–$120K/yr in GA · entry to top
Work outsideOperate machinesHands-onBuild new thingsFast to start
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Carpentry

$35K–$63K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsWork outsideHands-on
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Construction Technology

~$50K–~$95K/yr in GA · entry to top
Design systemsWork soloTech-forwardOffice option
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Electrical

$37K–$84K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsFix what's brokenDesign systemsHands-onTech-forward
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Heavy Equipment

$38K–$63K/yr in GA · entry to top
Operate machinesFix what's brokenWork outsideHands-onFast to start
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HVAC/R

$37K–$79K/yr in GA · entry to top
Fix what's brokenDesign systemsHands-onTech-forwardFast to start
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Masonry

$35K–$74K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsWork soloWork outsideHands-on
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Outside Lineman

$50K–$117K/yr in GA · entry to top
Operate machinesBuild new thingsWork outsideHands-onHeights
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Pipefitting

$38K–$81K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsWork outsideHands-on
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Plumbing

$38K–$81K/yr in GA · entry to top
Fix what's brokenDesign systemsHands-on
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Safety / Inspection

$46K–$100K/yr in GA · entry to top
Design systemsWork outsideOffice option
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Sheet Metal

$39K–$77K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsWork soloHands-on
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Traffic Control

$34K–$120K/yr in GA · entry to top
Work outsideFast to startHands-on
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Welding

$38K–$65K/yr in GA · entry to top
Build new thingsWork soloHands-onHeightsFast to start
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