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What is a road contractor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreRoad ContractorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,103

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.14%

Asian 1.48%

Black or African American 6.32%

Hispanic or Latino 19.31%

Unknown 3.95%

White 67.80%

Gender

female 34.88%

male 65.12%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a road contractor

  1. Explore road contractor education requirements

    Most common road contractor degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    High School Diploma

    21.4 %

    Master's

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific road contractor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OT100.00%
  3. Complete relevant road contractor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New road contractors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a road contractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real road contractor resumes.
  4. Research road contractor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage employees while performing daily painting tasks; schedule and run jobs from beginning until the end.
    • Adhere to recipients delivery according to specific specifications, delivery windows, and other logistical needs.
    • Insure and install quality drywall for residential homes and commercial construction in Pensacola, Florida and surrounding areas.
  5. Apply for road contractor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a road contractor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average road contractor salary

The average road contractor salary in the United States is $37,103 per year or $18 per hour. Road contractor salaries range between $22,000 and $61,000 per year.

Average road contractor salary
$37,103 Yearly
$17.84 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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