8.36 million
About how many people worked in the U.S. construction industry in August 2026?
About 6.1 million of them were production and nonsupervisory workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Industries at a Glance: Construction bls.gov
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How many job openings did the construction industry have in July 2026?
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$41.66 an hour
What were average hourly earnings for all construction employees in August 2026?
Production and nonsupervisory workers averaged $39.36 an hour.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Industries at a Glance: Construction bls.gov
11.3% (2025)
What share of people employed in the construction industry are women?
Construction remains one of the most male-dominated industries in the U.S.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (2025) bls.gov
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