Figure 3. Construction wage and salary employment, 2004–14 and projected 2024
Year Employment (in millions)

2004

6.98

2005

7.34

2006

7.69

2007

7.63

2008

7.16

2009

6.02

2010

5.52

2011

5.53

2012

5.65

2013

5.86

2014

6.14

2024

6.93

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections Program.