The Building, Construction, & Inspection major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Trade, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Trade, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Facilities Managers SOC: 11-3013 Occupation: Facilities Managers | $104,690 | 141,090 | N/A | N/A |
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3022 Occupation: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,200 | 62,130 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers SOC: 37-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,520 | 174,660 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers SOC: 47-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,690 | 806,080 | N/A | N/A |
Carpet Installers SOC: 47-2041 Occupation: Carpet Installers | $49,850 | 14,980 | N/A | N/A |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles SOC: 47-2042 Occupation: Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $54,340 | 24,850 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,690 | 806,080 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | 777,420 |
| 2022 | $74,080 | 720,900 |
| 2021 | $72,010 | 665,870 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 614,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,340 | 24,850 |
| 2023 | $48,840 | 25,150 |
| 2022 | $48,870 | 20,710 |
| 2021 | $48,060 | 18,300 |
| 2020 | $45,520 | 16,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,240 | 38,740 |
| 2023 | $48,910 | 42,420 |
| 2022 | $48,340 | 40,760 |
| 2021 | $47,810 | 41,160 |
| 2020 | $44,220 | 38,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,660 | 205,230 |
| 2023 | $50,720 | 203,560 |
| 2022 | $48,300 | 196,730 |
| 2021 | $47,340 | 186,600 |
| 2020 | $46,000 | 195,580 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,140 | 82,900 |
| 2023 | $55,700 | 90,860 |
| 2022 | $50,440 | 91,590 |
| 2021 | $48,040 | 97,070 |
| 2020 | $47,460 | 99,700 |