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Construction Services Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Construction Services but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Construction Services but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Construction Services majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Construction Services majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Construction Services majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Constructions Managers | 96,700 |
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 91,600 |
| 7 | Civil Engineers | 82,700 |
| 6 | Cost Estimators | 83,200 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 75,600 |
| 3 | Construction Laborers | 56,600 |
| 2 | Carpenters | 53,400 |
| 1 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 143,000 |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 108,000 |
| 1 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 94,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Construction Services majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Construction Services majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Constructions Managers | 133,000 |
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 147,000 |
| 6 | Cost Estimators | 122,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 217,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 112,000 |
| 4 | Carpenters | 58,300 |
| 3 | Construction Laborers | 44,200 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 110,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 169,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Construction Services majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Construction Services majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Constructions Managers | 138,000 |
| 14 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 146,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 433,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 99,400 |
| 4 | Civil Engineers | 144,000 |
| 3 | Cost Estimators | 81,300 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 88,400 |
| 2 | Construction Laborers | 98,900 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 134,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Construction Services majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Construction Services majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | All construction | 88,100 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 86,600 |
| 2 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 89,600 |
| 1 | Management and public relations services | 87,700 |
| 1 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 1 | Lumber and building material retailing | 69,700 |
| 1 | Electric light and power | 91,600 |
| 1 | Justice, public order, and safety | 72,500 |
| 1 | Insurance | 97,700 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 46,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Construction Services majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Construction Services majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | All construction | 126,000 |
| 4 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 136,000 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 103,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 147,000 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 89,200 |
| 1 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,000 |
| 1 | Trucking service | 45,100 |
| 1 | General government, n.e.c. | 102,000 |
| 1 | Business services, n.e.c. | 47,800 |
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