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North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Nonresidential building construction (NAICS236200) (45.58%)
  • Residential building construction (NAICS236100) (36.75%)
  • Building finishing contractors (NAICS238300) (12.37%)
  • Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors (NAICS238100) (2.83%)
  • Highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS237300) (1.77%)

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$38,880

Average Hourly Wage

$18.69

Average Annual Range

$28,370 to $51,320

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook decreasing
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be -4%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 28,600 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  Construction laborers work in all fields of construction, and demand for laborers should mirror the level of overall construction activity. The increased use of prefabricated components, such as panels and modular rooms that are made offsite, will continue to reduce demand for helpers of carpenters. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Construction (NAICS230000) (88.4%)
  • Construction of buildings (NAICS236000) (52.8%)
  • Residential building construction (NAICS236100) (37.8%)
  • Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (33.5%)
  • Building finishing contractors (NAICS238300) (18.6%)
  • Nonresidential building construction (NAICS236200) (15%)
  • Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors (NAICS238100) (11.2%)

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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