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 – Pipelayer and Plumber | $13.09 |
| Helper – Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Worker | $15.92 |
| Construction Laborer | $17.26 |
| Helper – Electrician | $18.99 |
| Carpenter | $19.40 |
| Roofer | $19.68 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | $21.37 |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter | $22.85 |
| Electrician | $26.12 |
| First Line Supervisor of Construction Workers | $31.31 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineer | $40.09 |
| Construction Manager | $46.22 |
| Electrical Engineer | $47.52 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $62.96 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Building Construction Technologies | Walton Learning Center |
| Building Construction Technologies | Walton Middle School |
| Building Construction Technologies | Walton In10sity School of Excellence (WISE) |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Architectural Design and Construction Technology | Northwest Florida State College |
| Electricity | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Engineering Technology Maintenance Technician Specialist | Northwest Florida State College |
| Engineering Technology Mechanical Design and Fabrication Specialist | Northwest Florida State College |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Project Management – Technology Management | Northwest Florida State College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Building Construction | University of West Florida |
| Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Mechanical Engineering | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Walton County, please contact Abby Kellam at (850) 892-1100 ext. 1553, or submit this form:
To find about more about Next and Later education and traning programs, please contact our partners.
See a complete list of Walton County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Walton County middle and high schools, please visit Walton County Career and Technical Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business Management and Administration
Engineering and Technology Education
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety and Security, Education and Training
Manufacturing
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.