Although there is a lack of available skilled labor, the construction industry is one of the five fastest growing occupations in the United States. And if you're looking for a construction job, Texas is the place to go. Of the 25 most populous cities in the U.S. with growing employment opportunities, seven of the cities are in Texas.
As for construction employment, five of the top 10 cities for construction employment are in Texas.
The top cities for construction and extraction employment seekers are heavily concentrated in the south and the west. None of the top 10 cities were on the East Coast or in the Midwest.
According to Abodo.com, the top 10 cities for construction and extraction employment are:
- Houston
- Denver
- Fort Worth, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Phoenix
- Seattle
- Austin, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego
- Dallas
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