Construction
The Construction trades in California employ over 840,000 people, and are growing at an average rate of 146,000 jobs each year. The average salary in the Construction trades is $65,000 per year. California Community Colleges are uniquely positioned to offer degrees, certificates, and training programs that are fast and affordable. Here's a sampling of the opportunities available in this thriving industry.
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Occupation
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2017 Employment*
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Annual Openings*
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CA Median Wage*
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147,193
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14,921
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$54,390
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74,751
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10,211
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$84,220
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31,142
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4,113
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$53,630
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56,803
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7,790
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$53,120
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50.543
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4,073
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$101,660
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29,193
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3,345
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$68,550
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13,259
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1,760
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$54,410
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12,428
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1,515
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$87,790
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7,826
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428
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$83,420
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* Source: EMSI, Centers of Excellence
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The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has teamed with the ECU Sector and the California Community Colleges to develop workroce training programs to meet strong demand in the construction industry. Read more and visit CALCIMA.org for more information about this exciting industry!
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Read a 1-page summary of the ECU Sector Construction Trades Initiative.
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