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Job outlook for construction specialists in the United States
Construction specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected construction specialist job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for construction specialists are projected over the next decade.
Construction specialist salaries have increased 13% for construction specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 59,018 construction specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 37,088 active construction specialist job openings in the US.
The average construction specialist salary is $58,402.
Are construction specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, construction specialist jobs are in demand. Construction specialist demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Construction specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of construction specialist jobs and the average construction specialist salary over time.
Construction specialist jobs over time
Construction specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59,018 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 59,175 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 62,161 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 61,011 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 58,610 | 0.02% |
Average construction specialist salary over time
Construction specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,402 | $28.08 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $56,815 | $27.31 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $55,181 | $26.53 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $53,223 | $25.59 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $51,528 | $24.77 | +4.8% |
Construction specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of construction specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where construction specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for construction specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 142 | 20% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 138 | 18% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 90 | 16% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 160 | 15% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 454 | 14% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 246 | 13% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 115 | 12% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 105 | 12% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 74 | 12% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 143 | 11% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 178 | 10% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 133 | 10% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 944 | 9% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 776 | 9% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 485 | 9% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 373 | 9% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 284 | 9% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 251 | 9% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 118 | 8% |
Most common cities for construction specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsford | 2 | 6% | $72,275 |
| 2 | Mobile | 3 | 2% | $55,684 |
| 3 | Lafayette | 2 | 2% | $57,506 |
| 4 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $57,317 |
| 5 | Wichita | 3 | 1% | $51,294 |
| 6 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $48,860 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $54,089 |
| 8 | Rancho Cucamonga | 2 | 1% | $85,994 |
| 9 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $57,987 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $73,550 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $87,104 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $55,540 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $61,204 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $51,170 |
| 15 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $70,769 |
| 16 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $58,655 |
| 17 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $86,166 |
| 18 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $64,669 |