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High raises in construction jobs boost trades in 2026
Construction has become the top-paying career in 2026, with job changers earning a 12.9% year-over-year pay increase and a median gross pay exceeding $59,100. Strong demand for construction workers, driven by industry growth and a worker shortage caused by retiring workers and increased data center projects, is fueling higher wages. The industry is expected to continue hiring booms and expand apprenticeship programs to attract new entrants.
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