Better Report - We spend most of our lives doing our jobs, so why shouldn’t we strive to be as happy as possible during all those working hours? BambooHR, a leading HR software company, analyzed employees’ self-reported happiness across eight key industries from January 2020 through March 2024, and the results are surprising. The happiest jobs weren’t necessarily the highest paid or most glamorous; they were some of the most hands-on and labor-intensive. Despite the difficulties of these industries, careers high in job satisfaction have something in common: workers feel valued. Discover where the happiest employees are working.
Construction industry workers are happiest. Sure, construction is hard, labor-intensive work, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Not only do construction workers get to see the fruits of their labor in real time, but the industry is flourishing. Most noticeably, hourly wages for construction workers are steadily increasing due to high demand for new construction projects and a severely dwindling labor force.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average hourly rate was nearly $38 as of March 2024, far exceeding typical earnings in similar manufacturing industries. Construction workers are paid more on the West Coast and in New England, where the average laborer makes over $43 an hour. Construction employees can make more than ever before and have their choice of location, as many areas of the U.S. need workers. The happiest construction workers are those whose leadership offers flexible schedules, benefits, and better work-life balance.
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