By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
CITY (Oslo)Live + official Source: NAV feed + SSB · Data: 07/11/2026
53 live ads in Construction in Oslo (0.10 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 91% · permanent 75% · mostly English 11% · ask for Norwegian 34% · mention visa/permit/relocation 0% · mention authorisation/licence 19%. Open these jobs →
Pay (national, SSB occupation groups that roughly match this field)
NATIONAL (all Norway)Official statistics Source: SSB table 11658 · Data: Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025
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Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅
Employees ⇅
Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅
Median, NOK ⇅
Contract hours/week ⇅
Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅
Electricians (building)
34,386
55,890
55,840
35.2
+4.1%
Plumbers and pipe fitters
20,226
54,260
54,610
35.8
+4.0%
Carpenters and joiners
44,208
49,290
48,710
35.6
+4.7%
Bricklayers
4,017
51,410
50,000
36.0
+5.2%
Civil engineers
26,880
80,970
76,410
36.8
+4.5%
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
Electricians (building)55,890
Plumbers and pipe fitters54,260
Carpenters and joiners49,290
Bricklayers51,410
Civil engineers80,970
Qualifications and permits
Many occupations in this field are regulated: authorisation or recognition is needed before you can work (see the HK-dir regulated professions list).
See the Oslo guide: Law, Qualifications and Foreigners tabs (recognition of foreign education, permits and first steps).