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
Cost Estimator
Construction & Building Inspectors
Geoscientists
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$55,900 – $104,900
Associate’s Degree
Civil Engineering Technicians
Electricians
Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers
Surveying & Mapping Technicians
Architectural & Civil Drafters
Mechanical Drafters
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$46,500 – $80,200
Certification, Apprenticeship, & Job-Training
Plumber
HVAC Technician
Telecommunications Equipment Line Installers & Repairers
Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$51,100 – $80,000
High School Diploma
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Carpenters
Construction Laborers
Maintenance Workers
Grounds Maintenance
Highway Maintenance Workers
Roofers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$33,700 – $57,700
Construction in South Central Kentucky
High Demand Positions In Construction
( South Central Kentucky )
- Construction Manager
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $99,200
- Civil Engineer
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $84,300
- Plumber
Minimum Required Education: Certificate Program & On the Job Training Average Annual Salary: $59,600
- Electrician
Minimum Required Education: Certificate Program or Associates with Apprenticeship Average Annual Salary: $56,700
- HVAC Technician
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Apprenticeship or Training Program Average Annual Salary: $51,700
- Carpenter
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Average Annual Salary: $51,400
- Civil Engineering Technician
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $48,300
- Construction Laborer
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Average Annual Salary: $44,400
- Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Average Annual Salary: $32,000
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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