Where To Get More Training

Midlands Technical

College

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Technology

Mechanical

Engineering Technology

www.midlandstech.edu

Orangeburg-Calhoun

Technical College

Engineering Graphics Technology (drafting)

www.octech.edu

Central Carolina Technical College

(Sumter) Engineering Graphics Technology (drafting)

www.cctech.edu

ARCHITECTURE IN THE MIDLANDS

SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce, Labor Market Information

www.scWorkforceInfo.com

Occupation Avg. Wage Education # Change

Civil Engineers 34.66 Bachelors 65

Surveyors 24.74 Bachelors 61

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 28.70 Bachelors+Internship 56

Landscape Architects 28.62* Bachelors+Internship 56*

Architectural and Engineering Managers 52.30 Bachelors+More than 5 yrs. exp. 55

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 26.64 Bachelors 33*

Surveying and Mapping Technicians 18.79 HS/GED+Moderate OJT 33

Operations Research Analysts 29.52 Bachelors 27

Interior Designers 22.63 Bachelors 26

Civil Engineering Technicians 22.20 Associates 25

Mechanical Drafters 21.70 Associates 24

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 33.58* Doctorate 13*

Architectural and Civil Drafters 24.00 Associates 6

Engineers, All Other 41.01 Bachelors 3

Historians 23.91* Masters 3*

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 26.15* Associates 2

Electrical and Electronics Drafters 24.91 Associates 1

Software Developers, Systems Software 37.40 Bachelors n/a

Drafters, All Other 24.97* Associates n/a

* Columbia MSA data not available; statewide number shown

Average wage is hourly for the Columbia MSA except as noted.

Sources: SC DEW, LMI, Bureau of Labor Statistics Education is the level required for entry into that occupation.

Architecture Occupations in the Midlands, 2010-2020, Sorted by Number Change

The Columbia MSA includes Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington,

Richland, and Saluda counties.

Civil Engineers 83

Mechanical Engineers 35

Electrical Engineers 26

Mechanical Drafters 11

Computer Hardware Engineers 9

Surveying Technicians 6

Surveyors 5

Mechanical Engineering Technicians 3

Civil Engineering Technicians 2

Civil Drafters 2

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1

Source: The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine data series

Online Job Advertisements for Architecture in January 2014, Midlands Area

Where To Get More Training

Midlands Technical

College

Construction Technology

Heating & Air Conditioning

Technology

Industrial Electronic

Technology www.midlandstech.edu

Orangeburg-Calhoun

Technical College Industrial Maintenance

(Mechanical & Electrical)

www.octech.edu

Central Carolina Technical College

(Sumter) Heating and Air

Conditioning (Basic &

Advanced) www.cctech.edu

CONSTRUCTION IN THE MIDLANDS

SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce, Labor Market Information

www.scWorkforceInfo.com

Occupation Avg. Wage Education # Change

Brickmasons and Blockmasons 18.42 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 357*

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 25.85 HS/GED+More than 5 yrs. exp. 317

Construction Laborers 12.51 Less than HS/GED+Short OJT 289

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 17.89 Postsecondary training+Long OJT 268

Construction Managers 33.85 Associates+More than 5 yrs. exp. 225

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 13.94* HS/GED+Short OJT 221*

Carpenters 17.44 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 174

Crane and Tower Operators 21.10 HS/GED+More than 5 yrs. exp.+Long OJT 147*

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 17.40 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 133

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 10.25 HS/GED+Moderate OJT 132

Cost Estimators 26.42 Bachelors 123

Electricians 20.74 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 116

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 20.55 HS/GED+Moderate OJT 87

Paperhangers n/a Less than HS/GED+Moderate OJT 80*

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 19.44 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 80*

Helpers--Electricians 12.68 HS/GED+Short OJT 79

Helpers--Carpenters 13.22 Less than HS/GED+Short OJT 73

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 15.17 Less than HS/GED+Moderate OJT 70

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11.55 HS/GED+Short OJT 66

Fence Erectors 15.44* HS/GED+Moderate OJT 65*

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 13.50* Less than HS/GED+Short OJT 62*

Painters, Construction and Maintenance 15.41 Less than HS/GED+Moderate OJT 62

Floor Sanders and Finishers 12.84* HS/GED+Moderate OJT 51*

Pile-Driver Operators 20.05* HS/GED+Moderate OJT 50*

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 24.89* HS/GED+Long OJT 48

Construction and Building Inspectors 24.12 HS/GED+More than 5 yrs. exp.+Moderate OJT 42

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 13.91 HS/GED+Moderate OJT 37

Elevator Installers and Repairers 23.90* HS/GED+Apprenticeship 34*

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 16.93 Less than HS/GED+Moderate OJT 32

Sheet Metal Workers 17.12 HS/GED+Apprenticeship 32

* Columbia MSA data not available; statewide number shown

Average wage is hourly for the Columbia MSA except as noted.

Sources: SC DEW, LMI, Bureau of Labor Statistics Education is the level required for entry into that occupation.

Top 30 Construction Occupations in the Midlands, 2010-2020, Sorted by Number Change

The Columbia MSA includes Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw,

Lexington, Richland, and Saluda counties.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 5

Construction Managers 5

Sheet Metal Workers 2

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1

Helpers--Electricians 1

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 1

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1

Source: The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine data series

Online Job Advertisements for Construction in January 2014, Midlands Area