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Construction Trades in Virginia

Construction Trades Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 174,290 people employed in jobs related to a Construction Trades degree, compared to 6,676,380 nationwide.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $64,193, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 2 colleges in Virginia offering Construction Trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,807 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $16,337 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,996 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,714 a year in tuition.

Construction Trades Careers in VA

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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