1. Construction laborers
Job increase: 378,600
Construction laborers occupy first place on the list of 11 construction jobs with high demand. These workers perform a range of duties such as cleaning construction sites, loading material, helping other craft workers. The occupation employs the greatest number of people and it will see the greatest job increase in the following years. Many people start their career in the building sector working as laborers and then advance by acquiring additional experience and training. The annual median wage of construction laborers is $33,430. The best-paying state for the occupation is Illinois ($56,180) while Texas will add the greatest number of jobs (5,710 annually).
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