Building Trades & Construction
The Building Trades & Construction industries long-term (2004-14) occupation projection indicates a need to fill 17,790 new jobs and provide 17,920 replacement workers as members of the current workforce retire or leave. So if you're one of those people who want to build a strong career, you might want to think about a future in Building Trades and Construction. On this pathway you'll get intense academic and technical training that focuses on construction processes, systems, and building methods. It's the perfect path to help you build a solid future for your community...and yourself! This industry sector comprises a large number of occupations.
Energy & Utilities
People are obsessed with energy…how to make it more available, how to make it less expensive, how to use it more efficiently, and how to use it without hurting the environment. If these are the issues that get you charged up, it's time to think about a career on the Energy and Utilities pathway. There are hundreds of exciting careers in this pathway. Everything from installing the wiring in a new high-rise to maintaining the electrical grid for the entire state. This pathway will keep you on the cutting edge of energy technology and provide you with great career options.
Transportation
Transportation is continually changing in today's technological world. The repair techniques, as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated, include developments in rocket technology, super-capacity jet airplanes, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell technology affecting automobiles, and diesel trucks that run on biodiesel or other alternative fuels. If you are one of those people who realize the importance of keeping people and products on the move and seem to have a knack for making vehicles run smoothly, you should look towards the transportation pathway.
Manufacturing & Product Development
No matter what gets you fired up, you can turn your skill and creativity into a great career by following the Manufacturing and Product Development pathway. Once you've learned the core knowledge and skills on this pathway, you'll have the chance to follow one of four different branches leading to careers with machinery and tools, welding, graphic communications or graphic design. You will learn skills in this pathway where you can create everything from incredibly complex machines to eye-popping full-page magazine ads. On this path, you can truly create an amazing career for yourself.
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 Industry and Technology How much can you make?
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Building Trades & Construction
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Occupation
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Salary Range
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
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$52,320 - $133,530
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Civil Engineers
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$56,760 - $123,970
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Construction and Building Inspectors
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$39,070 - $63,360
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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$22,650 - $58,100
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Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
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$31,900 - $115,560
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Archeologists
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$37,510 - $106,810
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Architectural Drafters
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$28,220 - $79,790
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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
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$46,360 - $129,3600
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Craft Artists
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$18,920 - $59,830
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Engineering Managers
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$91,870 - $141,730
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
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$50,160 - $97,860
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
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$34,980 - $99,750
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Set and Exhibit Designers
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$29,570 - $102,610
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Energy & Utilities
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Occupation
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Salary Range
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Biochemist & Biophysicists
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$44,990 - $138,820
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Business Operations Specialist
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$45,500 - $87,600
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Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
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$67,820 - $152,070
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Electrical Drafters
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$34,180 - $84,130
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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$29,010 - $85,720
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Farm and Home Management Advisors
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$22,010 - $73,400
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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$32,220 - $79,590
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Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
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$25,750 - $65,580
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Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
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$17,600 - $41,790
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Mechanical Engineers
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$52,040 - $130,310
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Metal Workers & Plastic Workers, All Others
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$26,600 - $48,700
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Nuclear Engineers
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$68,260 - $139,450
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Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians
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$39,538 - $55,527
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Office Support Supervisors
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$41,700 - $66,900
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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
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$54,430 - $156,970
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Transportation
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Occupation
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Salary Range
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
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$48,100 - $66,200
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Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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$36,200 - $57,100
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Heavy Truck Drivers
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$33,600 - $49,200
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Automotive Body and Related Repairers
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$29,300 - $54,000
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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$29,200 - $54,000
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Small Engine Mechanics
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$25,400 - $41,200
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Manufacturing & Product Development
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Occupation
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Salary Range
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Chemical Engineers
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$27,370 - $65,680
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Commercial and Industrial Designers
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$36,030 - $130,070
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Commercial Photographer
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$23,500 - $50,800
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Desktop Publisher
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$33,000 - $54,400
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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$21,400 - $35,900
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Electrical Engineers
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$58,270 - $136,480
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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$60,520 - $139,210
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General and Operations Managers
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$53,130 - $166,400
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Graphic Designer (Journeyman)
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$53,900 - $93,100
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Industrial Machinery
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$57,580 - $133,830
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Industrial Engineers
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$31,190 - $84,920
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Machinist
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$27,800 - $49,400
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Materials Engineers
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$57,580 - $133,830
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Mechanical Engineers
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$52,040 - $130,310
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Metal and Plastic Workers
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$26,100 - $45,300
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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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$17,980 - $45,170
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Multimedia Animators
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$39,220 - $124,650
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Prepress Technicians and Workers
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$23,400 - $61,610
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
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$27,600 - $44,300
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Welders and Brazers
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$26,800 - $43,800
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