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Data Center Jobs Surge: Workers Earning Up to $225K

12/2/2025

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The AI boom raises pay for data center construction workers by 25%–30%, with some earning over $100,000 annually.
DeMond Chambliss transitions from a drywall business to a supervisory role on these projects.
Marc Benner earns $225,000 and Andrew Mason earns over $200,000.
Employers add perks, such as heated break tents and daily bonuses.
Amazon and Google are expanding data center operations amid a shortage of about 439,000 skilled workers.

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Story summary

The AI boom raises pay for data center construction workers by 25%–30%, with some earning over $100,000 annually.
DeMond Chambliss transitions from a drywall business to a supervisory role on these projects.
Marc Benner earns $225,000 and Andrew Mason earns over $200,000.
Employers add perks, such as heated break tents and daily bonuses.
Amazon and Google are expanding data center operations amid a shortage of about 439,000 skilled workers.