11 Fastest Growing Blue Collar Jobs

5. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers

Projected growth: 23.4

Average salary: 54,810

The fifth place on the 11 fastest growing blue collar jobs is reserved for reinforcing iron and rebar workers, an occupation which requires a lot of physical strength. Their main duty is to position and secure concrete by using different tools and rod-bending machines. Besides high school diploma, these labor workers must either get informal on-the-job training or enter a formal apprenticeship program. While this job brings one of the highest salaries on the list, it can be hazardous. Job related injuries among reinforcing iron and rebar workers are greater than the national average.

Hawaii, Louisiana, and District of Columbia are three states with the highest demand for reinforcing iron and rebar workers, while New York, Illinois, and New Jersey are places where they earn the most.