Industries / Construction & Skilled Trades
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🔧 Construction & Skilled Trades
The construction and skilled trades industry encompasses the building, renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure development that forms the backbone of modern civilization.
Avg structural exposure
12
/ 100
Real-world AI usage
Medium
band
Careers
16
Occupations tracked in this industry today. We add coverage as data becomes available.
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Sector-wide adoption
9.2% of Construction businesses reported using AI in any business function in the last two weeks (Census Bureau BTOS AI Use Supplement, NAICS sector 23) — below the 17.9% national average. Industry-level context, not a score for individual jobs in this industry.
Occupations inside it
Boilermaker
10
$48k–$108k
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Carpenter (Finish/Custom)
12
$39k–$98k
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Electrician
22
$39k–$106k
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Elevator Installer & Repairer
17
$55k–$149k
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Glazier
9
$38k–$99k
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HVAC Technician
21
$39k–$86k
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Insulation Worker
10
$36k–$77k
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Ironworker
5
$42k–$108k
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Landscaper / Groundskeeper
6
$31k–$52k
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Pipefitter / Steamfitter
12
$45k–$105k
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Plumber
12
$41k–$105k
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Roofer
5
$35k–$71k
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Solar Panel Installer
17
$37k–$64k
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Tile & Stone Setter
11
$36k–$86k
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Welder
11
$38k–$78k
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Wind Turbine Technician
13
$49k–$88k
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Compare these careers
Boilermaker vs Ironworker
Boilermaker vs Pipefitter / Steamfitter
Boilermaker vs Welder
Carpenter (Finish/Custom) vs Glazier
Carpenter (Finish/Custom) vs Insulation Worker
Carpenter (Finish/Custom) vs Landscaper / Groundskeeper
Carpenter (Finish/Custom) vs Roofer
Carpenter (Finish/Custom) vs Tile & Stone Setter
Electrician vs Elevator Installer & Repairer
Electrician vs HVAC Technician
Electrician vs Plumber
Electrician vs Solar Panel Installer
Electrician vs Welder
Electrician vs Wind Turbine Technician
Elevator Installer & Repairer vs HVAC Technician
Elevator Installer & Repairer vs Ironworker
Glazier vs Roofer
Glazier vs Tile & Stone Setter
HVAC Technician vs Insulation Worker
HVAC Technician vs Pipefitter / Steamfitter
HVAC Technician vs Plumber
HVAC Technician vs Solar Panel Installer
Insulation Worker vs Roofer
Ironworker vs Welder
Landscaper / Groundskeeper vs Roofer
Pipefitter / Steamfitter vs Plumber
Pipefitter / Steamfitter vs Welder
Plumber vs Tile & Stone Setter
Plumber vs Welder
Roofer vs Solar Panel Installer
Solar Panel Installer vs Wind Turbine Technician
Last updated: December 2025Source: BLS, O*NET, industry association surveys