DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Skilled Trades
Growth in construction is a sign of the overall health of the local economy, reflecting the exciting expansion in many industries in the Dayton region. With commercial development, residential new-build and remodeling, and infrastructure construction on the rise, jobs in all the skilled trades are in high demand locally. The construction industry accounts for nearly 12,000 jobs in the Dayton region and billions of dollars in economic impact. With anticipated growth and expected loss through retirements, there are over 1,000+ annual job openings in the construction trades.
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Occupations Employed by these Industries
| Description | 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | 2019 - 2030 % Change | Median Hourly Earnings | Annual Openings | 2019 - 2030 Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | 2,616 | 2,803 | 7% | $17.71 | 319 | 187 |
| Electricians | 1,680 | 1,691 | 1% | $23.95 | 199 | 11 |
| Carpenters | 1,610 | 1,628 | 1% | $20.17 | 175 | 18 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,052 | 1,098 | 4% | $30.82 | 120 | 46 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 979 | 1,114 | 14% | $20.40 | 116 | 135 |
| Construction Managers | 866 | 901 | 4% | $35.55 | 69 | 35 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 847 | 1,008 | 19% | $26.45 | 119 | 161 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 723 | 688 | (5%) | $17.43 | 72 | (35) |
| Cost Estimators | 651 | 681 | 5% | $29.88 | 69 | 30 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 399 | 410 | 3% | $19.11 | 43 | 11 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 348 | 375 | 8% | $18.63 | 41 | 27 |
| Roofers | 339 | 276 | (19%) | $20.87 | 33 | (63) |
| Total | 12,111 | 12,673 | $23.41 | 1,375 |
Employment Growth by Occupation
Major Employers in Dayton Region
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Danis Building Construction Co. | 450 |
| Ferguson Construction | 276 |
| Bruns Construction Enterprises Inc. | 258 |
| Shook Construction Co. | 138 |
| Miller-Valentine Group | 130 |
| Messer Construction Co. | 111 |
| Milcon Concrete, Inc. | 88 |
| Greater Dayton Construction Group/Oberer Thompson Co. | 81 |
| WENCO Construction Co. | 55 |
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Member Employers
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