CONSTRUCTION

​Related JCPS Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
The construction industry consists of three general branches: residential (new homes and remodeling), commercial (offices, buildings), and industrial (large commercial buildings, factories, schools). Construction offers more opportunities than many other industries for those who are interested in the wide variety of construction trades that are available. For a growing area like Johnston County, the construction industry is an essential part of our success.

  • CORE SKILLS
  • MORE SKILLS
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  • Strength and stamina
  • Installation, repair, equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Building and mechanical knowledge
  • Math and language literacy
  • Strong reading and math skills
  • Critical reasoning
  • Willingness to learn
  • Manual dexterity and coordination
  • Comfortable and adept with technology
  • Organization
  • Work well with others
  • Excellent vision and depth perception
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JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER
CONSTRUCTION WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
Stephenson General Contractors
​Johnston Community College​
Gregory Poole Equipment Company 
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
Construction Managers
61,210
132,870
Bachelor's Degree
Civil Engineers
61,450
101,620
Bachelor's Degree
Surveyors
47,010
101,670
Bachelor's Degree
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
48,360
80,220
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
46,780
79,860
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Cost Estimators
43,040
80,920
Bachelor's Degree
Architectural and Civil Drafters
31,240
62,850
Associate's Degree
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service and Groundskeeping Workers
38,390
60,260
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electricians
31,550
51,940
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
32,600
61,260
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
37,210
48,390
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
36,250
60,100
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
31,160
59,120
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Carpenters
30,540
48,790
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI