Construction workers don't make a lot of money, but they aren't the poor migrant workers living in dirty dorms. They are the working class.
My uncle was doing construction, then just decided to start his own construction business rather than work for someone else, and makes very very good money doing that.
Every year the US Dept of Labor produces the Occupational Outlook Handbook which contains information about occupations in the US. Salaries, number employees, job outlook, etc. These are median salaries.
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No... Not around here at least... (Eastern US)
Construction workers don't make a lot of money, but they aren't the poor migrant workers living in dirty dorms. They are the working class.
My uncle was doing construction, then just decided to start his own construction business rather than work for someone else, and makes very very good money doing that.
Every year the US Dept of Labor produces the Occupational Outlook Handbook which contains information about occupations in the US. Salaries, number employees, job outlook, etc. These are median salaries.
Construction Laborers and Helpers $28,410 per year http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/construct...
Now, if you get more specialized, you earn more:
Roofers: $34,220 per year http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/roofers.h...
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Taper: $38,290 per year http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/drywall-a...
Construction Equipment Operators: $39,460 per year http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/construct...