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Construction Trades in Washington

Construction Trades Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 478 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Washington

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 203
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 188
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 188
Associate Degree 87

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.0%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Washington

162,280 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a construction trades grad in the state is $54,370, compared to a typical salary of $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
867 Total Students

In their early career, Perry Tech grads earn an average salary of $51,907. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,067.

#2

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,139. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 33% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,799.

#4

Bates Technical College

Tacoma
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,457. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Centralia College

Centralia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,261. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,821 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Green River College

Auburn
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,573. Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,486 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

A typical student attending CPTC will pay a net price of $6,181. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

#8

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,520 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#9

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,084 Total Students

In their early career, Walla Walla Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,499. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,548. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

Renton Technical College

Renton
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,150. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of students get financical aid.

Construction Trades Careers in WA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Rotary Drill Operators 50% $0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 28% $51,540
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 24% $40,190
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 23% $28,590
Floor Sanders and Finishers 22% $43,030
Roofers 22% $54,200
Insulation Workers 22% $47,250
Floor Layers 21% $48,740
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 21% $58,410
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 21% $65,560
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 20% $83,950
Glaziers 20% $55,420
Construction and Maintenance Painters 19% $40,430
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19% $62,980
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 19% $81,040
Electricians 18% $65,650
Carpenters 18% $57,240
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 18% $56,520
Carpet Installers 18% $44,010
Stonemasons 17% $46,420
Tile and Marble Setters 17% $50,540
Mechanical Insulation Workers 15% $61,850
Maintenance and Repair Workers 13% $42,610
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 11% $71,400
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 10% $40,580
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $76,100
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 8% $91,020
Paperhangers 8% $37,330
Earth Drillers 7% $50,020
Civil Engineering Technicians 6% $66,500
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 5% $73,990
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Personal & Culinary Services 2,405
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,387
Precision Production 1,241
Transportation & Materials Moving 804

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