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 – Installation, Maintenance, Repair Worker | $15.92 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $18.05 |
| Carpenter | $19.40 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $22.29 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $17.44 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $19.57 |
| Architectural Drafter | $25.26 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $27.92 |
| First Line Supervisor of Construction Trades | $31.31 |
| Construction Manager | $46.22 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $45.83 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $62.96 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Building Trades and Construction Technology | Cottondale High School |
| Building Trades and Construction Technology | Graceville High School |
| Building Trades and Construction Technology | Malone High School |
| Building Trades and Construction Technology | Marianna High School |
| Building Trades and Construction Technology | Sneads High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Building Construction Technology | Chipola College |
| Cabinet Making | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Carpentry | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Drafting | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Electrician | Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeTom P. Haney Technical College |
| Heavy Equipment Operations Tech | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Industrial Pipefitter | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology | Chipola CollegeTom P. Haney Technical College |
| Welding Technology Advanced | Chipola CollegeTom 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) |
| Construction Management | University of West Florida |
| Electrical Engineer | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Environmental Engineering | FAMU-FSU College of EngineeringFlorida State University |
See a full list of Jackson County Career Academies.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Business/Information Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Engineering
Health Assisting (CNA)
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.