Figure 11. Construction wage and salary employment, 1996−2016 and projected 2026
Year Employment (millions)

1996

 5.5

1997

 5.8

1998

 6.1

1999

 6.5

2000

 6.8

2001

 6.8

2002

 6.7

2003

 6.7

2004

 7.0

2005

 7.3

2006

 7.7

2007

 7.6

2008

 7.2

2009

 6.0

2010

 5.5

2011

 5.5

2012

 5.6

2013

 5.9

2014

 6.2

2015

 6.5

2016

 6.7

Projected 2026

 7.6

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.