Wisconsin has more than 140,000 construction jobs in Wisconsin, about 5.5% of all private sector jobs.
Construction employment in Wisconsin is projected to grow 11.1% by 2032.
There are more than 16,200 places of work in construction in Wisconsin.
Average annual pay is $79,600, more than the $63,800 across all private sector jobs.
Construction accounts for roughly 4.6% of the state’s economy, at nearly $21.3 billion.
Which construction sectors have the most jobs in Wisconsin?
- Building equipment contractors: 46,812
- Nonresidential building construction: 17,610
- Building foundation and exterior contractors: 16,818
- Residential building construction: 15,546
- Building finishing contractors: 14,661