The US construction industry faces a chronic labor shortage, with an estimated 439,000 additional workers needed in 2025 to meet demand; this number is expected to climb to nearly 500,000 in 2027 as economic conditions improve and new projects ramp up. The sector shrank in 2024, largely due to this chronic workforce shortage, which is now actively factored into planning, pricing, and delivery models. With over 80% of contractors struggling to hire qualified workers and a limited pipeline of younger skilled workers to replace retiring baby boomers, contractors must move beyond traditional hiring methods and embrace new strategies for attracting and retaining talent to succeed in this competitive market.
what’s inside randstad’s 2027 online salary guide tool:
- align pay with today’s most sought-after skills & set competitive wages
- attract and retain high-performing professionals
- plan for emerging roles in a changing market
- plan for niche skill demands
why you need it:
- Build competitive offers that win top talent
- Retain your best people with data-backed pay strategies
- Plan ahead with exclusive market trend analysis
in-demand job market data
Get a granular look at national and regional salary averages for the most sought-after roles, including:
- civil project engineer
- electrical engineer
- estimator
- field service manager
- operations manager
- project engineer
- safety inspector
Our 2027 construction salary guide is the essential resource for navigating these challenges, providing the data and strategies you need to build a high-performing and resilient workforce.
what you'll uncover in our 2027 salary guide
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how is randstad's salary data collected?
Our compensation data blends real-time placement data from thousands of job filings across the United States with proprietary market analytics, verified by industry hiring experts.
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does this guide cover specific local and regional pay variances?
Yes. Wage structures vary significantly by region. Our guide includes local adjustments and city-by-city compensation comparisons to help you build competitive offers tailored to your location.
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how often is the salary data updated?
Our research team updates compensation metrics annually, with periodic market adjustments reflected in our strategic insights to ensure you always reference current market conditions.
