Careers in the Construction Trades

Workforce Development
Contact: Greg Zick
gzick@nahb.org
(202) 266-8493

Promote the Skilled Trades 

This video features the various jobs and salaries in the skilled trades.

The home building industry offers more than just another job — you can find a rewarding career and earn a great salary. The top 25% in most construction trades professions earn at least $60,000 annually. And you don’t need to follow the traditional college path to get there.

NAHB is your connection to the educators, industry members, and local home builder associations who can help you get started on your career path. Learn more below about the opportunities to start building your career in nine of the most popular trades.

Then, check out the NAHB Career Center for job opportunities from our career partner ConstructionJobs.com.

Careers in the Construction Trades

  • Worker putting finishes on front door to new home

    Building Systems Technician

    Building systems technicians perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep the structure of a building in good condition and ensure finishes are properly installed.

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  • Carpentry

    Carpentry

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for carpenters in residential construction.

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  • An electrician cutting a wire

    Electrical

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for electrician in residential construction.

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  • HVACR

    HVACR

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for HVACR professionals.

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  • Masonry

    Masonry

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for masons in residential construction.

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  • Painting

    Painting

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for painters in residential construction.

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  • Plumbing

    Plumbing

    Learn about the rewarding career opportunities for plumbers in residential construction.

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  • A welder working on a joint

    Welding

    Welders are in high demand in residential construction as they contribute to every phase of a home build.

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