Licensed workforce, wages, demand and known capital projects for Polk County, Iowa, from the state register (updated nightly), BLS and ATI's project graph.
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License records on the Iowa register located in Polk County that the register does not mark expired or revoked and evidences as licenses actually held; median annual wage from BLS OEWS.
| Trade | Licensed | Median wage | Contractor / master firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC technicians | 1,077 | $62,640 | n/a |
| plumbers | 1,077 | $75,040 | n/a |
| electricians | 329 | $62,840 | 45 |
| well drillers | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| sign electricians | n/a | $62,840 | n/a |
| boiler operators | n/a | $82,470 | n/a |
| sheet metal workers | n/a | $66,000 | n/a |
| fire sprinkler fitters | n/a | $75,040 | n/a |
| elevator mechanics | n/a | $115,300 | n/a |
| appliance repair technicians | n/a | $43,440 | n/a |
180 active projects on record in Polk County, $292M of committed investment. Largest by disclosed investment:
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