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Top 5 States For Construction Workers

Generally speaking, it’s not a good time to be in the construction business right now. Most people are well aware of the effect the economy has had on the building industry. People can’t afford to build or remodel their homes, and many large building companies have laid off workers or reduced hours as business has slowed to a crawl. In what may be a major understatement, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted “the constructing industry has been strongly affected by the credit crisis.”

How times have changed. Just two years ago, construction laborers were so in demand, they made it to Career Builder’s list of America’s 10 Most Wanted Workers. But while things may not be so great for the industry overall, there are definitely some regional variations. Here are the states where things look best for construction workers right now. (Find out which states are the best for an education career in Best States For Teachers.)

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