At the end of the day, if you like to step back and really see what you’ve done. You may be perfect for a career in construction. Whether you are outdoors building the skyline, or inside adding the finishing touches to a project, a career in construction provides an opportunity to create, rejuvenate and develop new buildings and infrastructure.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Helper - Construction Trades | $14.72 |
| Construction Laborer | $16.76 |
| Installation, Maintenance and Repair Worker | $18.13 |
| Carpenter | $19.63 |
| Welder, Cutter, Solder and Brazer | $19.68 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter | $17.35 |
| Brick Mason | $19.26 |
| Electrician | $21.81 |
| Heating, AC and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $22.22 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $24.30 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $25.99 |
| First Line Supervisor of Construction Trades | $28.79 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Construction Manager | $42.62 |
| Electrical Engineer | $43.09 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $43.17 |
| Electronics Engineer | $49.42 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $70.58 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Home Builders Association of West Florida (Green) Construction Trades | Pine Forest High School |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | West Florida High School |
| Engineering | Escambia High School |
| iTech | Northview High School |
| iTech | Pensacola High School |
| Pre-Engineering | Beulah Middle School |
| Architecture and Construction | Beulah Middle School |
| Fabrication and Engineering | Ernest Ward Middle School |
| Robotics and Energy | Workman Middle School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| AC Refrigeration and Heating | George Stone Technical College |
| Advanced Welding | Pensacola State College |
| Architectural Design and Construction-Technology Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Carpentry | Pensacola State College |
| Electricity | Pensacola State CollegeGeorge Stone Technical College |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | Pensacola State College |
| Plumbing Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Welding Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Welding Technology | George Stone Technical College |
| Welding Technology - Advanced | George Stone Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Engineering Technology/Building Construction | University of West Florida |
| Mechanical Engineering | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Escambia County, please contact Steven Harrell at 850-469-5357, or submit this form:
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See the full list of Escambia County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Escambia County middle and high schools, please visit Escambia County Schools Workforce Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Energy)
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Aviation and Engineering
Business, Professional and Financial Services
Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.