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flag U.S. construction faces 439,000 worker shortage in 2025 despite rising nominal wages, with real wages falling and regional disparities growing.

flag Despite slowing construction demand, the U.S. faces a 439,000-worker shortage in 2025, down from 501,000 in 2024, with nearly 80% of contractors struggling to fill skilled trades roles. flag While nominal wages rose 21.6% from 2019 to 2024, real wages declined 0.9% after inflation, with median weekly earnings dropping to $1,028 in Q2 2025. flag The West Coast led in real wage growth, with California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada seeing gains of 2.6% to 4.5% since 2019. flag Maine had the fastest real wage growth at 9.2%, while Illinois, Alaska, Hawaii, and North Dakota led in cost-of-living-adjusted pay. flag Quarry rock splitters, construction helpers, and paving equipment operators saw the strongest inflation-adjusted wage increases over five years.

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