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Specialty Trade Contractors

Businesses in this industry do specific construction work, such as plumbing, painting, or electrical work.

This industry includes companies who perform specific activities in building construction, but are not responsible for the entire project. They pour concrete, prepare construction sites, and do plumbing, painting, and electrical work. Specialty trade contractors usually perform most of their work at the construction site, although they may have shops where they perform prefabrication and other work. Different types of specialty trade contractors need different types of equipment and skills.

This industry employs 76772 people in Minnesota.

Common Careers in this Industry

Career Median Wage
Electricians $35.79
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $37.72
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $31
Carpenters $29.4
Construction Laborers $23.97

 

Related Industries

Construction of Buildings
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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