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AI data center expansion drives a boom in blue-collar jobs such as HVAC technicians, electricians, welders, and pipefitters
economy14 h ago
coda.news AI summary
- Apprentice level technicians can earn $40,000 to $60,000, and experienced electricians can exceed $100,000.
- Mean minimum salary for data center jobs rose to nearly $208,000, a 125.1% year-over-year increase.
- Welders and pipefitters are among the biggest beneficiaries, with postings up 164% year over year.
- Louisiana projects include Amazon's $12 billion data center with 540 on-site jobs and 1,700 electricians, technicians, and security personnel; Meta's Hyperion project is $27 billion.
- Growth is concentrated in areas with land for expansion and easier regulations, notably Houston and Birmingham.
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