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Employed by this IndustryCodeOccupationProjected Growth (2022-2032)Projected Job Openings (2022-2032)
97%47-3011.00Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Decline
1,700
97%47-3016.00Helpers--Roofers
Average
700
96%47-2053.00Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Decline
100
95%47-3015.00Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Average
5,400
92%47-3013.00Helpers--Electricians
Decline
7,600
92%47-2131.00Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Average
2,700
91%47-2161.00Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Average
2,000
91%47-3014.00Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Average
1,000
91%47-2072.00Pile Driver Operators
Average
300
90%47-2051.00Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Decline
14,200
89%47-2132.00Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Average
2,100
86%47-3012.00Helpers--Carpenters
Decline
2,500
85%47-4021.00Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Average
2,100
84%47-2181.00Roofers
Average
12,200
82%47-3019.00Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Average
3,200
81%47-2221.00Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Average
6,300
78%47-2082.00Tapers
Decline
1,100
77%47-2071.00Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Average
3,800
76%47-2081.00Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Average
7,900
76%47-2121.00Glaziers
Average
5,500
74%47-2152.00Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Average
42,600
72%47-2021.00Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Little or no change
5,900
72%49-9011.00Mechanical Door Repairers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
Much faster than average
2,400
72%47-2011.00Boilermakers
Decline
1,100
71%47-2111.00Electricians Bright Outlook
Faster than average
73,500
70%47-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Average
66,600
69%49-9021.00Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
37,700
69%47-2151.00Pipelayers
Decline
2,600
68%47-4031.00Fence Erectors
Little or no change
2,900
66%47-2171.00Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Little or no change
1,900
63%47-2211.00Sheet Metal Workers
Little or no change
11,400
63%47-2022.00Stonemasons
Decline
1,000
62%47-2031.00Carpenters
Little or no change
79,500
60%47-2061.00Construction Laborers Bright Outlook
Average
129,400
60%47-2073.00Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Average
38,200
60%47-2043.00Floor Sanders and Finishers
Little or no change
500
58%47-5023.00Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Average
2,100
57%47-2044.00Tile and Stone Setters Bright Outlook
Faster than average
5,100
57%47-2042.00Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Bright Outlook
Faster than average
2,600
56%47-2231.00Solar Photovoltaic Installers Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
3,500
55%13-1051.00Cost Estimators
Decline
18,000
55% Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
Average
3,000
49%11-9021.00Construction Managers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
38,700
48%47-2141.00Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Average
29,300
43%53-7031.00Dredge Operators
Little or no change
100
41%49-9044.00Millwrights
Average
3,500
40%47-2041.00Carpet Installers
Decline
1,500
36%53-7021.00Crane and Tower Operators
Little or no change
4,500
35%49-9098.00Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Average
11,000
35%49-9051.00Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Average
9,700
33%47-5022.00Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Decline
3,400
30%47-5081.00Helpers--Extraction Workers
Little or no change
800
28%49-9052.00Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
11,000
27%49-2098.00Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Average
8,900
26%49-9096.00Riggers
Little or no change
2,000
25%47-2142.00Paperhangers
Average
300
24%49-2097.00Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
Decline
2,300
22%49-3042.00Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Bright Outlook
Faster than average
15,100
21%49-9045.00Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Decline
0
20%13-1082.00Project Management Specialists Bright Outlook
Faster than average
68,100
20%49-9095.00Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Decline
300
20%53-7041.00Hoist and Winch Operators
Decline
300
18%53-6011.00Bridge and Lock Tenders
Little or no change
400
17%49-2021.00Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Average
1,400
17%49-9092.00Commercial Divers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
500
16%49-9081.00Wind Turbine Service Technicians Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
1,800
16%53-7072.00Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Average
1,200
16%47-5032.00Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Little or no change
400
15%47-4071.00Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Bright Outlook
Faster than average
3,000
15%17-3012.00Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Little or no change
1,800
14%49-2022.00Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
19,100
14%19-5011.00Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
14,200
12%51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Little or no change
42,600
12%17-2051.00Civil Engineers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
21,200
12%49-9099.00Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Average
18,800
12%17-3011.00Architectural and Civil Drafters
Little or no change
10,000
12%17-2111.00Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Average
1,300
11%49-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Average
49,200
10%17-3013.00Mechanical Drafters
Decline
3,500
10%49-2095.00Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Decline
2,100
10%17-3019.00Drafters, All Other
Decline
1,300
10%47-4061.00Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Little or no change
1,200

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2022-2032 employment projections. “Projected Growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period 2022-2032 for the US nationwide. “Projected Job Openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.