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Construction Trades in North Carolina

Construction Trades Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in North Carolina

There are 201,510 people in the state and 6,676,380 people in the nation working in Construction Trades jobs.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in North Carolina

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $59,755 in the state and $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 8 colleges in North Carolina offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,962 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,792 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,942 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,336 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,705 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,628 a year.

#4

Pitt Community College

Winterville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,431 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,972 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,924 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,030 a year.

#6

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,263 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,883 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,723 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,064 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,317 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,748 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in NC

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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