The construction industry is rebounding in 2025, with the output for new projects expected to increase by 8.5%, according to the latest forecasts. As a result, the industry will need to fill an estimated 439,000 jobs this year to meet the increasing demand.
With the need for new construction employees growing at a breakneck pace, EPD has revealed the most in-demand construction jobs for 2025 and beyond. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the firm has uncovered the fastest-growing jobs in the construction industry and those set to make the most money in the coming year.
According to findings, the 10 most in-demand construction jobs are:
| Job | Median Salary | Growth by 2033 (Number) | Growth by 2033 (Rate) |
| Solar PV Installers | $48,000 | 12,000 | 48% |
| Electricians | $61,590 | 84,300 | 11% |
| Laborers | $44,310 | 119,400 | 7% |
| Plumbers | $61,550 | 26,300 | 6% |
| Roofers | $50,030 | 9,800 | 6% |
| Elevator & Escalator Installers | $102,420 | 1,400 | 6% |
| Flooring Installers | $48,690 | 7,500 | 6% |
| Carpenters | $56,350 | 38,600 | 4% |
| Equipment Operators | $55,270 | 21,500 | 4% |
| Glaziers | $51,100 | 2,100 | 4% |
3 fastest growing construction jobs
- Solar PV installers. Solar PV installer jobs are expected to have the highest rate of growth through 2033 at a whopping 48%, with the most jobs being added in California, Texas and Florida. This enormous growth rate can likely be attributed to an increasing demand for green building materials, the market share for which is projected to grow by 12.7% annually through 2030. In addition to a high growth rate, solar panel installers earn a median salary of $48,000 per year, slightly more than the median salary of all construction workers ($45,300).
- Electricians. Electrician jobs are also expected to see a considerable increase in the coming years, with an annual growth rate of 11% through 2033. The demand for electrician jobs can be attributed to the push for renewable energy, as federal and state incentives for clean energy projects have led to a surge in demand for electricians skilled in installing and maintaining wind turbines, battery storage systems and other green energy solutions. The median salary for electricians is $61,590, well over the median salary for all construction workers.
- Laborers. New jobs for construction laborers, who are tasked with using, supplying or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment on construction sites, are expected to increase by nearly 120,000 by 2033, with an annual growth rate of 7%. Since laborers make up the bulk of the construction industry, the demand for new jobs can be tied to the expected increase in construction projects, with contributing factors including a growing population, urbanization, government infrastructure projects and a need for housing development. Despite this increase in demand, construction laborers earn a median salary of just $44,310, which is below the average salary of all construction workers.
Learn more at EPD.
References: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/
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