Table 5: Occupational Growth in the Construction Sector 1998-2008

OES Code Occupational Title Base 1998 Projected 2008 Percent Change Net Change
87102 Carpenters 1,699 2,171 27.8 472
87202 Electricians 813 1,078 32.6 265
87502 Plumbers/Pipefitters/Steamfitters 597 766 28.3 169
87311 Concrete & Terrazzo Finishers 494 660 33.6 166
15017 Construction Managers 543 673 23.9 130
81005 First-Line Supervisors: Construction, Extraction 529 651 23.1 122
97102 Truck Drivers, Heavy 525 642 22.3 117
19005 General Managers & Top Executives 464 568 22.4 104
87402 Painters & Paperhangers 265 362 36.6 97
87808 Roofers 241 317 31.5 76


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