One of your best options is the construction industry. This $2 trillion-dollar industry is one of the fastest growing in the United States, having added an extra 27,000 jobs in June 2024 alone ...

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How Much Does a Construction Worker Make? Construction Workers made a median salary of $45,300 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $56,780 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $37,070.

How Much Does a Construction Manager Make? Construction Managers made a median salary of $104,900 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $135,550 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $81,640.