Your career
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There’s more than meets the eye in the skilled trades. With so many paths to choose from, you can easily find a profession that fits you and your future.
Carpenter
$30-60
Average Per HourBuild and remodel structures
Construction Technology
$20-40
Average Per HourStart the path toward being a contractor
Diesel Mechanic
$37-47
Average Per HourService and repair diesel engines
Drywall Finisher
$43-45
Average Per HourProduce basic and decorative finishes
Electrician
$34-57
Average Per HourBring power to homes and businesses
Elevator Mechanic
$62+
Average Per HourInstall and maintain elevators
Flooring installer
$35+
Average Per HourLay floor coverings
Glazier
$31-48
Average Per HourInstall glass, windows, doors, and more
HVAC Technician
$35+
Average Per HourInstall and repair HVAC systems
Ironworker
$42+
Average Per HourForm structural framework
Laborer
$27-44
Average Per HourWork on all kinds of construction projects
Masonry & Brick Worker
$32-43
Average Per HourBuild and remodel brick structures
Millwright
$30-50
Average Per HourInstall and repair mechanical systems
Operating Engineer
$35-54
Average Per HourOperate construction equipment
Painter
$27-31
Average Per HourPaint and apply wall coverings
Pile Driver
$46+
Average Per HourDrive pilings into the earth
Pipefitter & Steamfitter
$31-54
Average Per HourLay out, install, and maintain piping systems
Plumber
$27-55
Average Per HourAssemble, install, and repair pipelines
Roofer
$31-39
Average Per HourRemove and install roofs
Sheet Metal Worker
$30-47
Average Per HourFabricate and install fittings and duct work
Tile Worker
$28-38
Average Per HourInstall a variety of tile arrangements
Welder
$41+
Average Per HourFuse metals of all types