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Construction Trades in California

Construction Trades Schools in California

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in California

In this state, there are 726,340 people employed in jobs related to a Construction Trades degree, compared to 6,676,380 nationwide.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in California

In this state, Construction Trades grads earn an average of $78,916. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,324.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 32 colleges in California offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,258 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,482 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,164 a year in tuition.

#3

Summit College

San Bernardino

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,826 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,209 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#5

UEI College-West Covina

West Covina

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,525 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,865 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,241 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,791 a year.

#10

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $21,537 a year.

#11

UEI College-Stockton

Stockton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,525 a year.

#12

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,729 a year.

#13

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista

Graduates earn a median salary of $25,525 in their first year after graduation.

#14

UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,525 a year.

#15

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $80,351 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,565 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,791 a year.

#17

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,525 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,791 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,441 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,394 a year.

#20

National Career Education

Citrus Heights

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,241 after earning their degree at this institution.

#21

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,525 after earning their degree at this institution.

#22

CET-Soledad

Soledad

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,508 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,791 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,277 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in CA

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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