Trade Profiles · BLS 2024 Data

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Salary data, training timelines, and career paths for the top skilled trades in America. Every number is sourced from BLS OES data.

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Full Trade Profiles
$107K
Highest Median (Construction)
7
States Covered
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Full Profile Live — 20 Trades
ELEC · 47-2111
Electrician
Median salary $62,350
Entry wage $39,430
Top 10% $106,030
Job growth 9%
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HVAC · 49-9021
HVAC Technician
Median salary $59,810
Entry wage $39,130
Top 10% $91,020
Job growth 9%
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PLMB · 47-2152
Plumber
Median salary $62,970
Entry wage $40,670
Top 10% $105,150
Job growth 6%
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WELD · 51-4121
Welder
Median salary $51,000
Entry wage $38,130
Top 10% $75,850
Job growth 2%
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DSEL · 49-3031
Diesel Mechanic
Median salary $60,640
Entry wage $41,670
Top 10% $85,980
Job growth 3%
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ELVT · 47-4021
Elevator Installer
Median salary $106,580
Entry wage $54,720
Top 10% $149,250
Job growth 6%
Highest Median
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PWRL · 49-9051
Powerline Worker
Median salary $92,560
Entry wage $50,020
Top 10% $126,610
Job growth 8%
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CMGR · 11-9021
Construction Manager
Median salary $106,980
Entry wage $65,160
Top 10% $176,990
Job growth 8%
Highest Ceiling
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MLWR · 49-9044
Millwright
Median salary $65,170
Entry wage $45,100
Top 10% $93,740
Job growth 13%
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BLRM · 47-2011
Boilermaker
Median salary $73,340
Entry wage $48,390
Top 10% $107,600
Job growth -2%
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IRON · 47-2221
Ironworker
Median salary $62,700
Entry wage $42,000
Top 10% $107,520
Job growth 4%
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PIPF · 47-2152
Pipefitter
Median salary $62,970
Entry wage $40,670
Top 10% $105,150
Job growth 6%
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AUTO · 49-3023
Auto Technician
Median salary $49,670
Entry wage $33,660
Top 10% $80,850
Job growth 3%
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SOLR · 47-2231
Solar Installer
Median salary $51,860
Entry wage $39,070
Top 10% $80,150
Job growth 10%
Fastest Growing
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ARCT · 49-3011
Aircraft Mechanic
Median salary $78,680
Entry wage $47,790
Top 10% $120,080
Job growth 4%
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EVIF · 49-9099
EV Infrastructure Tech
Median salary $52,000
Entry wage $35,000
Top 10% $75,000
Job growth Fast
NEVI Funded
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WIND · 49-9081
Wind Turbine Technician
Median salary $62,580
Entry wage $49,110
Top 10% $88,090
Job growth 60%
60% Growth
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CARP · 47-2031
Carpenter
Median salary $59,310
Entry wage $38,760
Top 10% $98,370
Job growth 4%
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HEQO · 47-2073
Heavy Equipment Operator
Median salary $58,710
Entry wage $40,080
Top 10% $100,690
Job growth 4%
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MRMK · 49-3051
Marine Mechanic
Median salary $54,950
Entry wage $35,950
Top 10% $78,820
Job growth 4%
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Profiles In Development
SMRT · 27-4014
Smart Home Technician
Median ~$55,000 · High growth
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BAAS · 17-3023
Building Automation Tech
Median ~$66,000 · High growth
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DCFT · 49-2097
Data Center Technician
Median ~$65,000–$75,000 · 6–7% growth
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