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Hennessy Plumbing Inc.
Dallas, TX
Full-Time
1 day ago
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Carpenter - Residential Framing
DR Horton
Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time
2 days ago
Full-Time
Residential
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Construction Laborer - No Experience
Bechtel Group
San Antonio, TX
Full-Time
Today
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Construction Foreman - Residential
DR Horton
Fort Worth, TX
Full-Time
3 days ago
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2026 salary guide
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Average pay by role - USA 2026
General Laborer
$18-$28/hr
Carpenter
$25-$40/hr
HVAC Technician
$25-$45/hr
Welder
$22-$42/hr
Plumber
$28-$50/hr
Electrician
$30-$55/hr
Foreman
$65K-$90K/yr
Site Superintendent
$95K-$130K/yr
Construction jobs near me - 2026 guide
The construction industry added 290,000 jobs in the USA in 2025 alone. Federal infrastructure spending from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is still flowing, commercial builds are up in Dallas, Phoenix, and Atlanta, and the residential housing shortage is keeping framing crews busy coast to coast.
If you have a trade, you can probably walk onto a job site this week. Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs are in short supply. Journeyman electricians in major cities are clearing $52 an hour with overtime on top.
Entry-level construction jobs near you
You don't need a trade licence to get started. General laborers, site cleanup, and material handling roles require nothing except showing up on time and passing a drug test. Many contractors will sponsor your OSHA 10 card on week 1.
The best apprenticeship programmes are through unions. The IBEW (electricians), UA (plumbers), and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters all have local halls in most cities. You earn while you learn, and union wages beat most non-union rates by 20 to 30%.
Construction jobs near me by project type
Residential construction is the most accessible. Tract home builders like DR Horton and Lennar hire constantly in growing metros like Phoenix, Dallas, and Charlotte. Commercial construction pays more but usually requires documented experience. Infrastructure projects run by companies like Bechtel and Fluor are the longest-term and often the best-paid.
Browse engineering jobs if you have a degree and want site management. Heavy equipment roles are a natural pivot for CDL holders. International construction work is also available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for experienced superintendents.
Certifications that get you hired faster
OSHA 10 is the floor. Most sites won't let you on without it. It takes 10 hours and costs about $35 online. OSHA 30 is for supervisors. Trade-specific licences (journeyman electrician, master plumber) are issued by individual states and require passing an exam after completing an apprenticeship.
Common questions
Construction jobs near me - FAQs
General laborers earn $18-$28/hr. Carpenters earn $25-$40/hr. Electricians and plumbers earn $30-$55/hr. Foremen earn $65K-$90K/yr. Site superintendents on commercial projects earn $95K-$130K/yr. See the pay scale chart above for a full breakdown.
General laborer and helper roles require no experience. Many contractors sponsor your OSHA 10 on day 1. Skilled trade roles like electrician and plumber require a state licence through a 3-5 year apprenticeship. Foreman roles typically need 5-10 years of documented site experience.
OSHA 10 is required on most sites. OSHA 30 is standard for foremen. Electricians need a state journeyman licence. Plumbers need a state plumber licence. Heavy equipment operators typically need a CDL or machine-specific certification.
Yes. Many construction jobs are unionised through the IBEW (electricians), UA (plumbers), and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Union jobs pay 20-30% more than non-union equivalents and include pension plans and full health benefits. Contact your local union hall directly for apprenticeship openings.
Boilermakers, elevator installers, and licensed master electricians consistently earn the most at $45-$75/hr in major markets. Construction project managers and site superintendents on commercial and infrastructure projects earn $100K-$150K/yr.
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