Increase in construction salaries by 19% observed in the recent quarter
In the heart of Siberia, the Tomsk region is witnessing a surge in its construction industry, with major projects like the Brest-OD-300 lead-cooled fast reactor power unit at the Siberian Chemical Combine driving growth [1]. This advanced nuclear power facility requires specialized construction and engineering expertise, elevating demand for qualified personnel.
The construction boom is not limited to the Tomsk region. Across Russia, interest in construction services remains high, causing an increase in demand for various workers, including facade workers, painters, and electricians [2]. In the second quarter of 2025, the construction industry is experiencing a significant increase in salaries for these workers [3].
Svetlana Filimonova, the head of the "Repair and Construction" category on Avito Services, has confirmed stable demand for foundation and concrete work in the industry during this period [4]. The demand for facade workers, in particular, is particularly high, according to data from Avito Jobs [5].
The average salary for facade workers in the Russian construction industry is 172,483 rubles per month in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 30% increase [6]. Painters and electricians are also among the top 3 fastest-growing salaries in the industry, with the average salary for painters rising by 25% to 118,000 rubles per month, and electricians seeing a 23% increase to 73,000 rubles per month [7].
Despite these increases, the average salary in the construction industry in Russia is currently 116,365 rubles per month [8]. The demand for workers in the industry, especially for facade workers, painters, and electricians, is high in the second quarter of 2025 [9].
The growth in the construction industry is also influenced by factors such as innovation and technology-driven construction, energy-efficient and sustainable building trends, and the investment in high-tech industries like UAV production [1][2][5]. These trends contribute to the rising salary trends, making roles requiring technical expertise and tradesmanship the fastest-growing salary areas in the region [1][2][4].
The labor market tightness in construction across Russia, including the Tomsk region, is causing significant wage growth due to a shortage of skilled workers and technicians [4]. This is part of a broader national trend of mismatched labor supply and demand within skilled trades and technical jobs [4].
In conclusion, the construction industry in Russia is experiencing a boom, leading to increased salaries and demand for workers, particularly facade workers, painters, and electricians, in the second quarter of 2025. The Tomsk region's growth is closely linked to large-scale industrial projects and emerging high-tech sectors, with acute skilled labor shortages driving upward pressure on wages for roles requiring technical expertise and tradesmanship.
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