
Construction
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Top 10 Highest Demand Positions In Construction
( South Central Kentucky )
- Construction Laborer
- Painter (Construction and Maintenance)
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanic/Installer
- Carpenter
- Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter
- Operating Engineer/Other Construction Equipment Operator
- Electrician
- Supervisor of Construction and Extraction Worker
- Construction Manager
Data Source Chumra JobsEQ®
Construction in South Central Kentucky
Construction Career Pathway

Project Engineer
Project Manager
Architect
Human Resources
Information Technology
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$44,000 – $97,000
Construction & Building Inspector
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$30,000 – $90,000
Truck Driver
Operating Engineer
Plumber
Pipe fitter
Steamfitter
Carpenter
Fire Protection
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$30,000 – $75,000
Team Assembler
Production Worker
Laborer/Freight, Stock & Material Handler
Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operator
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$20,000 – $45,300
By the Numbers
Numbers based on 1,277 seniors in the Spring 2019 graduating class.
%
Graduated with a career preparatory or completer program
%
Graduation Rate (95.5 to 98.9%)
%
Attendance Rate (94.7 to 99.9%)
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