In 2008 construction worker roles numbered over one million in the U.S
. Of those around 20% were self employed working at once for clients of contracting with companies for specific projects. Work chances for construction laborers like with any trade, are way more numerous for those with specific skills in a niche trade. Average hourly salary for construction workers nationwide is 13.50. And while the outlook for construction employees in 2008 was projected to grow rather significantly, the banking crisis significantly decreased those expectancies.