Careers in the Trades

Installs and repairs electrical systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
- Average Salary: $61,590
- Job Growth: 6%
Installs and fixes piping systems that carry water, gas, and other materials.
- Average Salary: $60,090
- Job Growth: 6%
Installs and services heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Average Salary: $57,300
- Job Growth: 9%
Builds and repairs boilers and large containers for liquids and gases.
- Average Salary: $64,290
- Job Growth: 4%
Operates cranes to move heavy materials on construction and industrial sites.
- Average Salary: $64,000
- Job Growth: 5%
Joins pieces of metal using heat or gas in construction and manufacturing.
- Average Salary: $48,290
- Job Growth: 3%
Builds walls, walkways, and other structures using brick, stone, or concrete.
- Average Salary: $47,710
- Job Growth: 6%

Delivers radiation treatments to patients, mainly those with cancer.
- Average Salary: $98,300
- Job Growth: 2%
Cleans teeth and teaches patients how to care for their oral health.
- Average Salary: $87,530
- Job Growth: 7%
Uses ultrasound technology to help diagnose medical conditions.
- Average Salary: $80,850
- Job Growth: 10%
Helps patients with breathing issues like asthma or lung disease.
- Average Salary: $72,000
- Job Growth: 10%
Fixes and maintains machines like X-rays and patient monitors.
- Average Salary: $59,480
- Job Growth: 5%

Installs and maintains elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
- Average Salary: $99,000
- Job Growth: 6%
Leads construction projects, ensuring everything runs on time and within budget.
- Average Salary: $104,900
- Job Growth: 5%
Installs and repairs machines in factories to keep them running smoothly.
- Average Salary: $60,330
- Job Growth: 5%
Installs materials that keep buildings warm, cool, and energy-efficient.
- Average Salary: $48,650
- Job Growth: 5%
Maintains and repairs electrical power lines and systems.
- Average Salary: $75,000
- Job Growth: 7%

Installs and maintains wind turbines to generate renewable energy.
- Average Salary: $61,770
- Job Growth: 45%
Sets up and maintains solar panels for homes and businesses.
- Average Salary: $47,670
- Job Growth: 27%

Drives large trucks to deliver goods across cities, states, or the country.
- Average Salary: $50,340
- Job Growth: 6%
Repairs and restores the exterior of vehicles after accidents or wear.
- Average Salary: $48,210
- Job Growth: 2%
Maintains and repairs airplanes and electronic systems onboard.
- Average Salary: $75,400
- Job Growth: 4%

Types word-for-word transcripts during legal proceedings.
- Average Salary: $62,000
- Job Growth: 3%

Works underwater to inspect, repair, or build structures like pipelines or bridges.
- Average Salary: $65,000–$110,000
- Job Growth: 7%