economy
December 3, 2025
Construction workers are cashing in on the AI boom
"I pinch myself going to work every day," one 51-year-old says of his new supervisor role overseeing 200 workers at a data center site.
TL;DR
- Construction workers building data centers for the AI boom are receiving pay increases of 25% to 30% or more.
- Examples include DeMond Chambliss earning over $100,000 annually, Marc Benner earning $225,000, and Andrew Mason earning over $200,000.
- Companies are offering perks such as heated break tents, free lunches, daily incentive bonuses, and remote positions.
- The surge in demand is due to tech giants building new data centers while there is an industry-wide shortage of skilled construction workers.
- The Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports a shortage of approximately 439,000 skilled workers.
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