Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Construction Trades in Wisconsin

Find Schools Near

Construction Trades Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 1,075 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Wisconsin

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 620
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 620
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 425
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 425
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 425
Associate Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 14.6%
undefined

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Wisconsin

There are 117,160 people in the state and 5,877,640 people in the nation working in construction trades jobs.

undefined

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, construction trades grads earn an average of $50,760. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,630.

undefined

There are 3 colleges in Wisconsin that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,240 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,711 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending FVTC will pay a net price of $12,207. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

A typical student attending NWTC will pay a net price of $10,962. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NWTC grads earn an average salary of $35,348.

Construction Trades Careers in WI

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Earth Drillers 17% $45,460
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 17% $63,460
Tile and Marble Setters 14% $43,820
Floor Layers 12% $65,960
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11% $67,830
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 11% $46,950
Mechanical Insulation Workers 11% $71,480
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,360
Floor Sanders and Finishers 11% $35,380
Carpet Installers 10% $36,720
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 9% $60,440
Carpenters 9% $47,610
Maintenance and Repair Workers 8% $40,700
Glaziers 8% $53,540
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $39,020
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 8% $49,350
Construction and Maintenance Painters 7% $41,260
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $56,740
Construction and Building Inspectors 6% $59,560
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $68,540
Civil Engineering Technicians 5% $53,590
Roofers 4% $41,590
Electricians 4% $61,620
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 3% $41,090
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2% $42,290
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1% $83,380
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $0
Insulation Workers 0% $43,900
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0% $66,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 230
Personal & Culinary Services 128
Precision Production 53
Transportation & Materials Moving 11

View all majors related to Construction Trades

View Nationwide Construction Trades Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.