Stephanie Mickelson for Eagle Woodworking

Top states for contractors: Highest wages, most jobs, and booming construction

If you’re a contractor wondering where your skills are most valued and your earning potential is highest, you’re asking the right questions. The construction landscape is shifting. While some sectors are declining, certain states are emerging as hotspots for construction activity, high wages, and job demand.

Eagle Woodworking ’s Its latest survey reveals the top states for contractors across the country. Researchers analyzed adjusted wages, employment demand, and new construction activity to identify the best states for contractors. Carpenters are overwhelmingly the most in-demand trade across the country. They also vie for the top spot when wages and number of jobs

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