7. Painters and paperhangers
Job increase: 85,100
After best paying here comes lowest paying occupation on the list. Painters and paperhangers, the next one on the list of construction jobs with high demand earn an annual average salary of $29,398, which is much lower even compared to the national average. Only in Alaska these workers are nicely compensated since they earn around $67,000 yearly. Still, employment prospects for painters are excellent and the position does not require any schooling.