Booming Arkansas Industry: Construction
By Arkansas Next on Friday, October 13, 2023
Construction by the Numbers
► 5,500 - number of new construction jobs added in Arkansas from April 2022 to April 2023
► 61,900 - estimated number of Arkansans employed in construction
► 7,700 - construction establishments in Arkansas
► 7.8 million people employed in the U.S. construction industry
► 5.8 billion - construction's contribution to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product
► Construction is the 12th largest industry in the United States
► 4% projected job growth in the industry over the next 10 years
► 4% of the country’s GDP comes from construction
► 5% industry unemployment rate in 2022 — the second lowest!
► 94% of construction workers are men
► Help Wanted! The retirement of a large number of construction pros in the next 10 years will create thousands of job openings.
► 390,000 construction job openings per month nationwide in 2022—the highest among all industries!
► NO. 3 - Arkansas ranked third among all states that had construction job gains from April 2022-April 2023.
► Best Construction Companies to Work for in Arkansas
- Nabholz Construction
- VCC Construction
- The Systems Group
- Lexicon Inc.
- Dyke Industries
- Multi-Craft
- Acoustic Emission Inspection
- Kinco Constructors
- National Roofing Co.
- RGB Mechanical Contractors
(Sources: Associated General Contractors of America, agc.org, zippia.com, careeronestop.org)
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More Jobs in Construction
| Trade | What They Do | Education Level Needed | Median Salary in AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | Perform physical labor at construction sites and operating hand and power tools of all types. | Less than one month of on-the-job training | $34,230 |
| Construction Inspectors | Inspect structures to determine integrity and compliance with building codes and other regulations. | 1-12 months of on-the-job training | $49,030 |
| Painters | Paint walls, equipment and other structural surfaces, using brushes and rollers. | 1-12 months of on-the-job training | $37,950 |
| First-line Supervisor of Construction Workers | Supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. | High school diploma or equivalent | $59,150 |
| Carpenters | Construct, erect, install or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials. | Apprenticeship | $39,620 |
| Wood Model Makers | Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. | 1-12 months of on-the-job training | $46,940 |
| Estimators | Prepare cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of service. | Associate or bachelor’s degree | $62,380 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. | Apprenticeship | $42,510 |
| Masons and Finshers | Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. | 1-12 months of on-the-job training | $39,940 |
| Construction Managers | Plan, direct or coordinate, usually through subcontractors, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities. | Bachelor’s degree | $76,550 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, tile, concrete, cinder block and more, to construct or repair structures. | Apprenticeship | $47,840 |
| Roofers | Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, including materials to seal, insulate or soundproof structures. | 1-12 months of on-the-job training | $38,270 |
| Landscape Architects | Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities. | Bachelor’s degree and internship | $47,840 |
(Sources: careeronestop.org)
