By inBusiness PHX
Phoenix is offering the most opportunity for construction workers of any U.S. city in 2025, as the industry experiences strong growth nationwide. With new projects fueling job creation, construction spending is expected to reach $2.2 trillion this year, a 2% increase from 2024.
With demand on the rise, Astrak, a leading global supplier of undercarriage and wear parts for heavy machinery, analyzed which U.S. cities offer the best opportunities for construction workers. Their ranking considered several factors, including the share of local employment in construction, year-over-year job growth, new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes, and median construction salaries.
According to their findings, Phoenix takes the top spot as the best city for construction employees, with 8.4% of its workforce in the industry, tied for the second-highest share overall. The city also leads the nation in year-over-year construction job growth at 6.9%, fueled in part by large-scale projects like the planned $7 billion Halo Vista development. With 21.4 new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes and a median construction wage of $55,438, Phoenix offers both opportunity and stability for workers.
