Amid a 439,000-worker shortfall and 306,000 open jobs, the construction industry is widening its talent pipeline to a historically underrepresented group: women. While the sector remains male-dominated, women’s presence—and pay—are rising. In the 2025 edition of their Best-Paying States for Women in Construction report, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the newest Census Bureau and BEA data to identify where women are earning the most in construction, adjusted for cost of living differences, and the states with the highest female employment shares.
