October is Careers in Construction month, recognized by more than 30 states, including Texas, through a formal proclamation. Started by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER),the nationwide campaign is designed to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals. The Construction industry is the 7th largest industry in the Northeast Texas region, employing more than 6,400 workers. Read the Formal Proclamation from Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Top Northeast Texas Regional Occupations in the Construction industry include:
| Occupation Title | Regional Employment | Regional Average Wage |
| Construction Laborers | 1,048 | $29,400 |
| Carpenters | 579 | $34,000 |
| First-line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 398 | $60,200 |
| Electricians | 319 | $42,800 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 281 | $35,100 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 281 | $38,500 |
| Construction Managers | 277 | $85,700 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 243 | $40,000 |
| Office Clerks, General | 195 | $31,900 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 172 | $50,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 167 | $39,800 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 157 | $41,300 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 149 | $34,400 |