Based on a combination of information gathered from Glassdoor, the U.S. Census and the BLS, we narrowed down a list of 12 American cities ideal for finding a job in the field of construction. We considered salaries, the relative populations, the number of jobs available and signs of job growth in the are

As of March 2021, Glassdoor reported the nationwide average salary for a construction worker to be $44,341. Salary shouldn’t be the only factor to determine whether or not a city is best for construction work opportunities, and the cost of living should be considered, but it’s a helpful indicator of the state of the economy and what’s to come in the construction sector. Learn about these top 12 cities in this infographic courtesy of Big Rentz.

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