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* |
|---|---|
| Electrician – Helper | $15.26 |
| Plumber – Helper | $15.86 |
| Construction Laborer | $16.89 |
| Roofer | $18.59 |
| Carpenter – Helper | $18.69 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | $20.12 |
| Plumber, Pipefitter | $22.20 |
| Electrician | $22.95 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $24.85 |
| First Line Supervisor of Construction Trades | $29.69 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $39.36 |
| Electrical Engineer | $44.01 |
| Construction Manager | $48.87 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $67.65 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Building Trades and Construction Design Technology - Heavy Equipment Operations | J.R. Arnold High School |
| Building Trades and Construction Design Technology - Welding | Rutherford School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Architecture Design and Construction | Gulf Coast State College |
| Cabinet Making | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Carpentry | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Civil Engineering Technology | Chipola College |
| CNC Machinist | Gulf Coast State College |
| Composite Manufacturing Specialist | Gulf Coast State College |
| Drafting | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Electrician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Electrician (Electricity) | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Engineering Technology - Building Construction | Gulf Coast State College |
| Industrial Management Technology | Chipola College |
| Industrial Pipefitter | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | Florida State University (Bay County)FAMU-FSU College of Engineering |
| Computer Engineer | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Electrical Engineer | Florida State University (Bay County) |
See a complete list of Bay County Career Academies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business and Professional Services
Distribution Logistics & Transportation
Engineering and Technology
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
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.