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Job outlook for construction analysts in the United States
Are construction analyst jobs in demand?
Construction analyst job and salary trends over time
Construction analyst jobs over time
Construction analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,237 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,195 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,160 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,093 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,038 | 0.00% |
Average construction analyst salary over time
Construction analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,452 | $37.72 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $75,769 | $36.43 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $74,508 | $35.82 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $73,747 | $35.46 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $72,986 | $35.09 | +2.0% |
Construction analyst jobs by state
Most common states for construction analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 159 | 23% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 75 | 10% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 703 | 8% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 60 | 8% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 44 | 8% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 374 | 7% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 78 | 7% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 69 | 7% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 65 | 7% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 350 | 6% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 197 | 6% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 117 | 6% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 101 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 79 | 6% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 376 | 5% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 229 | 5% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 211 | 5% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 165 | 5% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 67 | 5% |
Most common cities for construction analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $71,314 |
Construction Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of construction analyst experts
University of California, Irvine
Kennesaw State University
Michigan Technological University
Neil Opfer
Assoc. Professor - UNLV Civil & Environmental Engineering & Construction DepartmentWhat Construction Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Neil Opfer: First off, know what competitive salaries are in your area of the country for the type of job you want as you never have to recover from a good start. Some companies, for instance, will offer salaries that are simply not competitive. As an example, a few years ago, we had one CM graduate starting at $70K per year at one firm (heavy-highway contractor) whereas another grad had been offered $42K per year for a commercial flooring contractor. That $42K was simply not competitive with the market whether that employer offering that salary knew it or not. Also, compare offers versus area living costs. Use cost-of-living calculators such as at bankrate.com If you, using this bankrate.com tool, were offered one job in Las Vegas NV at $80,000 per year versus another job opportunity in Los Angeles CA, you would need $122,000 per year as a comparable salary. Remember to measure yourself as to earning that salary on a regular basis. Don't take jobs where a bonus is promised to make up for a bad salary. Example here is taking a Superintendent Job where your Job ended up profitable but other jobs run by others overall didn't so taking that lower salary and not getting that bonus didn't work out so well. Again, benchmark yourself against what others in the industry in that same area are actually getting paid. If you truly feel you deserve a raise where you're at but can't get it you may need to change jobs to get to a higher salary scale. But that firm offering above-market salaries may be doing so because of internal problems (bad bosses, poor working conditions, insane hours, insane understaffing, etc.) so look before you leap. It's a given that to be successful as a working professional in construction, one cannot just work a 40-hour week. But you shouldn't be working 7-10s or more on a regular basis either. Again, through networking you perhaps can find out who are the 'bad employers.'
What will help Construction Analysts increase their earning potential?
Neil Opfer: Certainly, Artificial Intelligence or AI is a huge buzzword across all occupations. The experts I read in this area are all over the map in that (1) AI will put huge waves of people out of work, (2) AI will in some 'Terminator-type World' mean the death of civilization as we know it, or (3) fears of AI taking over the World are way overblown and AI will be a useful tool to improve productivity. Certainly have heard from several friends in the industry the usefulness of AI in developing safety plans for a jobsite, etc., etc. So AI is number 1 with continuing areas such BIM/computerization important, sustainability/green building important, and lean construction/reducing out-of-control construction costs important. Also we need to attract a quality craft labor force to construction and so better working conditions (cleaner jobs, clean restroom-facilities, better management) and better marketing to potential employees will be key success drivers.
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Construction Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
Irish Horsey Ph.D.
Interim Chair of the Department of Construction Management and Assistant ProfessorKennesaw State University
Department of Construction Management
What soft skills should all Construction Analysts possess?
Irish Horsey Ph.D.: Leadership and communication are among the most essential skills of a construction manager. Construction managers are responsible for ensuring that projects are built safely on schedule, within budget, and to the quality outlined in the drawings and specifications. To fulfill these responsibilities, construction managers must lead multiple teams, including primary, secondary, and third party players, on a construction project through effective oral and written communications.
Laura Connolly Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of EconomicsMichigan Technological University
College of Business
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Construction Analyst job market given the pandemic?
Laura Connolly Ph.D.: One thing we have learned so far during the pandemic is that it has disparately impacted different industries, occupations and groups of workers. Even within the construction industry the impacts of the pandemic are not uniform. Residential construction has added back more of the jobs lost during the pandemic than nonresidential construction. This is influenced by the surge in the housing market and uncertainty in demand and funding for commercial projects. All of these factors, and more, are likely to influence the job market. Residential construction could be in a better position to expand employment than commercial construction in the short term. The shift to work from home and differences in state and local government responses to the pandemic have impacted individual preferences for where to live. These spillover into the construction sector, with some areas experiencing population growth and an increased need for more housing. Construction management jobs might be more available in these geographic areas. There are other job market trends we've seen during the pandemic that are likely here to stay as well, including working from home, virtual recruitment and training processes, and increased safety and protocol measures.