Building Trades and Construction

Is building a piece of furniture something you'd like to do? Do you enjoy hands-on projects? The building Trades and Construction sector provides students with hands-on woodworking and construction experiences to build the skills needed to thrive in the field.

Building Trades and Construction occupations include:

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: $30 per hour*

  • Construction Managers: $58 per hour*

  • Electrical Engineers: $64 per hour*

  • Solar Energy Installation Managers: $41 per hour*

  • Construction and Building Inspectors: $45 per hour*

  • Electricians: $34 per hour*

  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers: $31 per hour*

  • Plumbers: $30 per hour*

  • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers: $27 per hour*

  • Brickmasons and Blockmasons: $34 per hour*

  • Oil and Gas Derrick Operators: $28 per hour*

Fun Fact:

Skilled craft professionals continue to earn top dollar, with salaries starting above the national median wage.

Median hourly earnings. *Median annual wage.
California Data was collected from www.onetonline.org

Student can enroll in the following pathway:

Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking (FHS)

The cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking pathway provides learning opportunities for students interested in preparing for careers in cabinet construction, millwork, finish carpentry, and furniture making for both production and custom products.

Residential and Commercial Construction (AHS)

The Residential and Commercial Construction pathway provides learning opportunities for students interested in construction and building design