7th-best U.S. state for women in construction wage, Illinois has a median wage of $58,732 for female workers.
7th-best U.S. state for women in construction wage, Illinois boasts a median wage of $58,732 for female workers, adjusted for cost-of-living differences, reflecting a national surge in demand for construction, driven by a shortage of housing. Women's representation in construction trade roles remains low, while they are concentrated in high-paying positions like lawyers, architects, and engineers. The construction industry's gender wage gap is 3.6% compared to 18% across all full-time workers.
August 27, 2024
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