AI boom boosts construction worker pay with 25–30% raises and perks at new data centers.
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Construction Workers Are Cashing in OnThe AI Boom
AI Boom Drives Construction Worker Pay Sky-High Construction workers are reaping the benefits of the AI boom as tech giants race to build massive data centers. Reports show that pay for workers in these projects is soaring, with many seeing 25% to 30% increases compared to previous roles. Companies are also offering unique perks and incentives, making these positions more attractive than ever. Credits:MONEY SHARMA / AFP / Getty Images From Drywall to Data Centers: A Career Leap DeMond Chambliss exemplifies the dramatic shift. Once running a small drywall business in Columbus, Ohio, he now supervises 200 workers at a data center site, earning over $100,000 annually. “I pinch myself going to work every day,” Chambliss told The Wall Street Journal. His story reflects a larger trend of tradespeople moving into tech-driven construction for higher pay and more stability. Top Earnings in Specialized Roles Electrical and supervisory positions are particularly lucrative. In Oregon, electrical safety…
