Best Construction Trades Schools in Rochester, New Hampshire (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Rochester sits within the New Hampshire construction trades worker workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $49,980 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Rochester Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$49,980BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment4,330 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Strafford County establishments50BLS QCEW, 2024
Strafford County industry employment100BLS QCEW, 2024
Strafford County unemployment rate2.3%BLS LAUS, 2024
New Hampshire location quotient0.90BLS OEWS, May 2025

Nearby Cities

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Rochester. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Strafford County and New Hampshire figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Construction Trades Schools near Rochester

Construction Worker Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $47,120 $22.66 per hour
Job Outlook 7.3% 106,400 jobs (2024–2034)
129,400 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2061 Source: BLS OEWS

Construction-Worker Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $47,120 $22.66/hr
Average Salary $52,030 $25.02/hr

Salary Range

$35,090 10th pctl
$47,120 Median
$78,090 90th pctl
10th Percentile $35,090 $16.87/hr
25th Percentile $38,620 $18.57/hr
75th Percentile $59,740 $28.72/hr
90th Percentile $78,090 $37.54/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,096,780
Growth (2024-2034)7.3%
Annual Openings129,400
Jobs per 1,0007.1

Construction Laborers (47-2061) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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