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 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

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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

HSD: High School Diploma OJT: On-the-Job Training, PSE: Post-Secondary Education STT: Short-Term Training GED: General Educational Development *Higher level of education preferred

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 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