
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

Construction Manager
Civil Engineer
Project Manager
Architect
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$70,000 – $90,000
Supervisor of Construction and Extraction Workers
Construction & Building Inspector
Maintenance Mechanic
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$45,000 – $52,000
OJT Training / Certification
Electricians
HVAC Technician
Plumber
Carpenter
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$38,000 – $50,000
Construction Laborer
Maintenance Worker
Cement & Brick Mason
Landscaping and Grounds Keeper
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$27,000 – $39,000
Construction in South Central Kentucky
Top 10 Highest Demand Positions In Construction
( South Central Kentucky )
- Construction Laborers, Painters and Maintenance
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/STT Average Annual Salary: $35,000
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT Average Annual Salary: $39,900
- Electricians, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Minimum Required Education: OJT/PSE/Certificate Average Annual Salary: $45,800
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT Average Annual Salary: $27,700
- Carpenter
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT Average Annual Salary: $38,600
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Minimum Required Education: OJT/PSE/Certificate* Average Annual Salary: $52,200
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Minimum Required Education: OJT/PSE/Certificate* Average Annual Salary: $50,700
- Woodworking and Sawing Machine Setters
Minimum Required Education: HSD/GED/OJT Average Annual Salary: $30,400
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Minimum Required Education: OJT/PSE/Certificate* Average Annual Salary: $50,400
- Construction Manager
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $98,700
Data Source Chumra JobsEQ®
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 Academy (Warren County Area Technology Center)
Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools:
- Carpenter Assistant (Warren County Area Technology Center, Bowling Green)
- Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician (Warren County Area Technology Center)
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