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Job outlook for truss builders in the United States
Are truss builder jobs in demand?
Yes, truss builder jobs are in demand. Truss builder demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Truss builder job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of truss builder jobs and the average truss builder salary over time.
Truss builder jobs over time
Truss builder job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,735 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,862 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,005 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,942 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,837 | 0.00% |
Average truss builder salary over time
Truss builder salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,225 | $15.49 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $31,451 | $15.12 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $30,318 | $14.58 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $29,394 | $14.13 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $28,373 | $13.64 | +3.6% |
Truss builder jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of truss builder job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where truss builders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for truss builders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 106 | 1% |
| 2 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 69 | 1% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 60 | 1% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 56 | 1% |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 50 | 1% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 50 | 1% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 37 | 1% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 34 | 1% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 30 | 1% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 24 | 1% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 18 | 1% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 10 | 1% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 68 | 0% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 23 | 0% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 20 | 0% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 11 | 0% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 10 | 0% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for truss builders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Findlay | 8 | 19% | $27,503 |
| 2 | Redmond | 2 | 7% | $45,457 |
| 3 | Winter Haven | 2 | 5% | $21,993 |
| 4 | Lansing | 2 | 2% | $29,793 |
| 5 | Springfield | 2 | 2% | $31,393 |
| 6 | Grand Island | 1 | 2% | $29,834 |
| 7 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $38,429 |
| 8 | Vancouver | 1 | 1% | $42,303 |
| 9 | Las Vegas | 1 | 0% | $36,374 |
| 10 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $22,068 |