By Brett Bailey General Contractor 5/26/13 BCMHS

 A general contractor is a hard working job that requires dedication. A general contractor is someone who is responsible for the building and outline of a building project. A general contractor also is responsible for organizing materials, equipment, and workers.

 Most jobs in Contracting require a Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction management. It also requires a $500 license to own a business or work as a General Contractor in California. Most general contractors have experience building also. There are many colleges that have programs in Construction management.

 A typical day would start off checking and phone for work. Then I would go off to my first job, wherever that is. If they are looking for an outline, I draw it up for the building, then I arrange workers with their job and start building.

 The median salary for a general contractor after 10 years in California is $93,900, but the starting salary is $25,000-50,000 a year. After building your way up in the job, you salary will most likely increase.

 Yearly salary: $50,000 per month: $4,166. .20% taxes=$3,958  Rent=$800  Utilities=$100  Phone=$50  Internet=$50  Car=$200  Car Insurance=$150  Gas=$200  School Loans=$0  Food=$100  Entertainment=$150about $2158 left over.