- Michigan will need an estimated 9,000 new construction employees each year.
- The gender wage-gap in construction is much lower than other industries. Women earn 95.7% as much as men in construction, 14% more than the average across all industries.
- Entry-level construction laborer jobs in West Michigan require no formal education and the median wage for this occupation is $17.14 per hour.
West Michigan employers are hiring now, and a career in construction can offer a wealth of opportunity. The 2020 Hot Jobs List, which highlights the fastest growing, most in-demand careers in West Michigan, includes 20 occupations within the construction and energy industry with median wages ranging from $17.14 to $55.77 per hour.
Is the construction industry right for you?
- Do you enjoy making repairs (painting, fixing appliances, etc.)?
- Does it give you satisfaction to see the result of your work?
- Do you enjoy math and solving technical problems/puzzles?
- Do you like to work or play outside, even in cold and hot weather?
- Can you work at heights or in confined spaces? Are you safety conscious?
If you can answer yes to some of these questions, a career in construction could be a good fit for you.
