Average Earned After 4 Years
$90,000
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something.
Learn a trade on the job with Lyons. Don’t put your career on hold. Build it!
College is not the only way.
Skilled trades are an exciting way to build your career on the job. Invest in yourself with a head-start apprenticeship in a skilled trade. America needs a revolution of today’s graduates choosing to work with their hands, learn a trade, and lead the next generation in building America.
At Lyons, we’ll invest in your continued growth and certification, with opportunities to work on a variety of projects across the Commonwealth.
There are many paths to get started on your way to a successful career. A Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year institution has been pushed to high school graduates as the only way to success for decades, miring many in an unfulfilling career while depleting America’s workforce of skilled craftsmen.
Here you can see how each level of education compares in earnings after 4 years from high school graduation.
High School or GED
Construction Laborer, Cement & Brick Mason, Painter, Drywall Finisher
Technical Skills
Occupational Skills
Soft Skills
Average Annual Earnings
$20,000 – $45,000
Technical Training
HVAC Tech, Electrician, Truck Driver, Operating Engineer, Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter, Carpenter, Fire Protection
Technical Skills
Occupational Skills
Soft Skills
Average Annual Earnings
$30,000 – $75,000
Average Earned After 4 Years
$150,000
Associate's Degree
Supervisor of Construction and Extraction Workers, Construction & Building Inspector
Technical Skills
Occupational Skills
Soft Skills
Average Annual Earnings
$30,500 – $90,000
Average Earned After 4 Years
$70,000
Bachelor's Degree
Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Architect, Human Resources, Information Technology
Technical Skills
Occupational Skills
Soft Skills
Average Annual Earnings
$44,000 – $97,000
Average Earned After 4 Years
-$80,000
Education is
important.
Don’t misunderstand the message. Education at all levels are needed throughout the construction business. The simple message is to choose the level that is right for you and your interests.
The following list of occupations Lyons Company employs, or interacts with on our projects, show the minimum level of education required and average annual earnings for each path.
Occupation | Minimum Education | Average Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|
Construction Laborer | HSD/GED/STT | $29,300 |
Painter (construction & maintenance) | HSD/GED/OJT | $29,800 |
Cement Mason & Concrete Finisher | HSD/GED/OJT | $35,800 |
Mechanic/Installer (HVAC/AC/Refrigeration) | HSD/GED/OJT* | $38,300 |
Carpenter | HSD/GED/OJT | $40,700 |
Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter | HSD/GED/OJT | $41,100 |
Operating Engineer/Equipment Operator | HSD/GED/OJT | $41,300 |
Electrician | HSD/GED/OJT | $44,800 |
Construction Supervisor | OJT/PSE/Certificate* | $53,500 |
Construction Manager | Bachelor's Degree | $75,300 |
HSD: High School Diploma; OJT: On-the-Job-Training; PSE: Post-Secondary Education; STT: Short-Term Training; GED: General Educational Development
*Higher level of education preferred
Expect more. Build your career.
Does a skilled trade interest you as a path into your career? We’d love to help kick-start your career with Lyons. We can be a guide through education, apprenticeship, and ultimately certifications. If that sounds like a plan, let’s get together and talk about how we can help you get started. Fill out the following application and we can see if Lyons is a good fit for you!