demand intelligence

where are trade workers needed, where are they headed, and where are the gaps? supply-demand signals across 14 core trades — powered by BLS data.

source: BLS OES · BLS employment projections 2023–2033 · DOL RAPIDS
national overview

trade demand at a glance

14 core trades ranked by demand signals. click any column header to sort. all figures from BLS.

trade demand projected growth annual openings median salary employment
geographic distribution

trade employment by state

total construction, installation, and maintenance employment by state. BLS OES, May 2024.

lower employment higher employment
trade deep dive

explore a trade

select a trade to see BLS projections, demand drivers, top hiring states, and salary data.

pipeline signals

what workers are searching for

aggregated search interest and career switcher demographics from hardhat's platform.

early signals — based on platform search data and career exploration patterns
top searches (30-day projected)
career switcher profile (projected)

explore more intelligence

demand data is one layer. hardhat also tracks licensing requirements, high-value credentials, and financial aid — all mapped to the trades that matter.

licensing comparison → credentials of value