Construction
From the early drafts to a finished structure.
Build your career on a foundation of knowledge.
Every construction project starts with an idea, once completed it becomes a space for possibility. A construction pathway allows hands on opportunities to build the infrastructure of our community. From the internal wiring to the crisp coat of paint, each component requires attention to detail in order to last generations. With multiple construction companies and growing industries in South Central Kentucky, continued expansions mean a continued need for this pathway.
Construction Career Pathway
Bachelor’s Degree
Construction & Building Inspectors
Cost Estimators
Architects
Civil Engineers
Construction Managers
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$69,800 – $107,600
Associate’s Degree
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Civil Engineering Technicians
Electricians
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$47,300 – $68,400
Certification, Apprenticeship, & Job-Training
Roofers
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Operators
Maintenance Workers
Carpenters
Security and Fire Alarm System Installers
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
HVAC
Operating Engineers
Elevators and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Electricians
Plumbers
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$46,100 – $65,300
High School Diploma
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Construction Laborers
Grounds Maintenance
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Sheet Metal Workers
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$33,700 – $57,700
Construction in South Central Kentucky
High Demand Positions In Construction
( South Central Kentucky )
- Civil Engineers
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $100,200
- Cost Estimators
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $69,900
- Plumbers
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $65,300
- Electricians
Minimum Required Education: Certificate Program + Apprenticeship Average Annual Salary: $60,300
- HVAC Technicians
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $57,800
- Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $56,900
- Maintenance Workers
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $48,300
- Coating, Painting, & Spraying Operators
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $46,500
- Roofers
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $46,100
- Construction Laborers
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Average Annual Salary: $44,200
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Resources
Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational fields. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.
Career-Focused Models:
- Construction Program (Warren East High School)
Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools:
- Agricultural Power, Structural, Technical Systems (Greenwood, Warren East, and South Warren)
- Carpentry (Warren County Area Technology Center)
- Construction Technology (Warren East)
- Heavy Machinery (Warren County Area Technology Center)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology/Robotics (Bowling Green)
Get In Touch
For more information about how you can get involved with our talent initiatives, please email or call:
Meredith Rozanski, COO
meredith@bgchamber.com
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
270-901-4750
