Construction schools in California
Looking for construction technology schools in California? There are 56, including 45 public colleges, 9 private nonprofit schools, and 2 private career schools. Construction workers in California earn a median $60,270 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 56
- Public colleges
- 45
- Median pay in CA
- $60,270
- Cities with schools
- 38
24 construction technology schools
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA · Public
- Construction technology
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Construction technology
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA · Public
- Construction technology
- IT support & networking
- Electronics technician
- +1
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · Public
- Construction technology
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +9
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA · Public
- Construction technology
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Construction schools by city
- Los Angeles (8 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (4 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (4 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (12 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (5 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (12 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (5 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (5 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (4 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (4 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (8 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (3 within 30 mi)
- Salinas (5 within 30 mi)
- Sunnyvale (4 within 30 mi)
- Escondido (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (10 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (5 within 30 mi)
- Concord (3 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (3 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (4 within 30 mi)
- Ventura (3 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (10 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (13 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (5 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (3 within 30 mi)
- Indio (3 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (7 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (3 within 30 mi)
- Camarillo (3 within 30 mi)
- Santa Cruz (6 within 30 mi)
- Gilroy (5 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (3 within 30 mi)
- Palm Springs (3 within 30 mi)
- Monterey (4 within 30 mi)
- Sanger (3 within 30 mi)
- Soledad (3 within 30 mi)
- Imperial Beach (3 within 30 mi)
What construction workers earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Construction worker salary in CaliforniaHow to become a construction worker
- Median pay
- $60,270
- $28.98 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,950–$93,620
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 88,240
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.3%
- 120,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction technology schools are in California?
We list 56 schools in California with construction technology programs: 45 public colleges, 9 private nonprofit schools, and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Sacramento, Visalia, Salinas, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Are there community college construction technology programs in California?
Yes. 45 public colleges in California offer construction technology. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does construction technology school cost in California?
Among the 54 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $27,854. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do construction workers make in California?
The median pay for construction workers in California is $60,270 a year, and most earn between $40,950 and $93,620, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a construction technology school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in California
- Medical assistant schools (152)
- Cosmetology schools (119)
- Criminal justice programs (109)
- Auto mechanic schools (83)
- Dental assistant schools (83)
- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
- Esthetician schools (76)
- HVAC schools (71)
- Welding schools (69)
- Barber schools (68)
- Pharmacy technician schools (66)
- Medical billing and coding schools (63)
- Industrial maintenance schools (60)
- Electrician schools (58)
- Fire science programs (57)
Construction schools in other states
- Florida (26)
- Tennessee (19)
- Illinois (17)
- New York (16)
- Texas (16)
- Ohio (15)
- Colorado (13)
- North Carolina (13)
- Washington (12)
- Georgia (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Virginia (11)
- Arkansas (10)
- Michigan (10)
- New Mexico (10)
- South Carolina (10)