Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Data Center Boom Boosts Construction Workers' Pay
There's a big demand for data centers because of artificial intelligence.
This means lots of construction workers are needed to build them.
Workers like DeMond Chambliss and Marc Benner are making much more money than before, sometimes over $100,000 a year.
They are enjoying better pay, bonuses, and perks.
However, there aren't enough skilled workers to meet the demand, causing some delays.
Companies are trying to attract and keep workers by offering better benefits and remote work options.
This boom is changing lives, allowing workers to save more and spend time with their families.
Construction workers are experiencing a significant pay boost due to the high demand for data center construction.
Workers in the data-center industry often earn 25% to 30% more than in other construction roles.
Tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are operating and developing hundreds of data centers.
A shortage of skilled tradespeople is causing delays and business disruptions in the construction industry.
Companies are offering better benefits, bonuses, and remote work options to attract and retain workers.
- Who
- Construction workers, electricians, plumbers, and project managers
- What
- A boom in data center construction driven by AI investment
- When
- Ongoing, with significant recent growth
- Where
- Across the United States, including Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Arizona
- Why
- High demand for data centers due to AI advancements and a shortage of skilled workers
- DeMond Chambliss
- 51-year-old construction worker earning over $100,000 annually
- Jake Rasweiler
- Senior VP of data centers at Kelly Services
- Marc Benner
- 60-year-old electrician making $225,000 annually
- Anirban Basu
- ABC chief economist
- Michael Damme
- 43-year-old overseeing concrete construction at $200,000 annually
- Shawn Jones
- 39-year-old general foreman earning around $100,000
- Andrew Mason
- 53-year-old electrician making over $200,000
- Claudia Achury
- 39-year-old electrician commuting long hours for work