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Skilled Trades Salary Guide 2026
Skilled trades offer strong earning potential without requiring a four-year degree. Many trade careers have median salaries above $55,000 with excellent job security. With a nationwide skilled trades shortage, demand is high and growing. Here's the complete salary data for every trades occupation.
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102
Total Jobs
$53,708
Average Salary
$102,420
Highest Paying
+44%
Fastest Growing
BLS.gov data
All 102 occupations
Free & sortable
Highest Paying
Elevator Installer — $102,420/year
Fastest Growing
Wind Turbine Technician — +44% projected growth
All Trades Salaries Jobs
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | Growth | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Installer | $102,420 | $49/hr | +3% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Construction Manager | $101,480 | $48/hr | +8% | Bachelor's degree in Constructio... |
| Power Plant Operator | $94,790 | $45/hr | +2% | High school diploma + training |
| Construction Superintendent | $92,000 | $44/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Lineman | $85,540 | $41/hr | +6% | High school diploma + lineworker... |
| General Contractor | $82,000 | $39/hr | +5% | High school diploma + license |
| Master Electrician | $78,000 | $37/hr | +8% | Journeyman license + master exam |
| Master Plumber | $78,000 | $37/hr | +12% | Journeyman license + master exam |
| Landscape Architect | $75,000 | $36/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Landscape A... |
| Boilermaker | $68,420 | $32/hr | +1% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Construction Foreman | $68,000 | $32/hr | +5% | High school diploma + experience |
| Demolition Supervisor | $68,000 | $32/hr | +5% | High school diploma + experience |
| Surveyor | $68,000 | $32/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Surveying |
| Electrician | $65,280 | $31/hr | +6% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Plumber | $65,190 | $31/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Crane Operator | $65,000 | $31/hr | +4% | High school diploma + certification |
| Pipefitter | $63,560 | $30/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Millwright | $63,010 | $30/hr | +4% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Steamfitter | $62,540 | $30/hr | +6% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Fire Sprinkler Installer | $62,000 | $29/hr | +9% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Solar Energy Consultant | $62,000 | $29/hr | +22% | Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Ironworker | $61,100 | $29/hr | +1% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Telecommunications Technician | $61,000 | $29/hr | +2% | Associate's degree or certification |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,970 | $28/hr | +1% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,220 | $27/hr | +5% | Postsecondary certificate or ass... |
| Gas Line Installer | $58,000 | $27/hr | +6% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $57,320 | $27/hr | +44% | Postsecondary certificate |
| HVAC Technician | $57,300 | $27/hr | +6% | Postsecondary certificate or app... |
| Carpenter | $56,350 | $27/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Rigger | $56,000 | $26/hr | +6% | High school diploma + training |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $55,280 | $26/hr | +4% | High school diploma + training o... |
| Brick Mason | $55,000 | $26/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Bricklayer | $55,000 | $26/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Excavator Operator | $55,000 | $26/hr | +4% | High school diploma + training |
| Fiber Optic Technician | $55,000 | $26/hr | +8% | High school diploma + training |
| Kitchen Remodeler | $55,000 | $26/hr | +5% | High school diploma + experience |
| Mason | $55,000 | $26/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Masonry Restoration Specialist | $55,000 | $26/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Water Treatment Operator | $53,000 | $25/hr | +8% | High school diploma + certification |
| Chimney Builder | $52,000 | $25/hr | +3% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Foundation Repair Specialist | $52,000 | $25/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Glazier | $52,000 | $25/hr | +7% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Marine Mechanic | $52,000 | $25/hr | +6% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Stonemason | $52,000 | $25/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Tower Climber | $52,000 | $25/hr | +9% | High school diploma + training |
| Deck Builder | $50,000 | $24/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Drywall Installer | $50,000 | $24/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Paving Operator | $50,000 | $24/hr | +4% | High school diploma + training |
| Septic Tank Installer | $50,000 | $24/hr | +5% | High school diploma + license |
| Stucco Mason | $50,000 | $24/hr | +4% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Waterproofing Specialist | $50,000 | $24/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Welder | $49,060 | $23/hr | +2% | High school diploma + welding ce... |
| Insulation Worker | $49,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Asbestos Removal Worker | $48,000 | $23/hr | +3% | High school diploma + certification |
| Cabinet Maker | $48,000 | $23/hr | +1% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Concrete Finisher | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Countertop Installer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Duct Installer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Flooring Installer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Framer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Hardwood Floor Installer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Landscape Foreman | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + experience |
| Low Voltage Technician | $48,000 | $23/hr | +8% | High school diploma + training |
| Metalworker | $48,000 | $23/hr | +3% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Plasterer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Retaining Wall Builder | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Roofer | $48,000 | $23/hr | +2% | High school diploma + training |
| Spray Foam Insulator | $48,000 | $23/hr | +8% | High school diploma + training |
| Tile Setter | $48,000 | $23/hr | +2% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Utility Worker | $48,000 | $23/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Solar Panel Installer | $47,670 | $22/hr | +22% | High school diploma + training |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,840 | $22/hr | +4% | Postsecondary certificate or ass... |
| Locksmith | $46,000 | $22/hr | +7% | High school diploma + training |
| Overhead Door Technician | $46,000 | $22/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Scaffold Builder | $46,000 | $22/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Tree Trimmer | $46,000 | $22/hr | +7% | High school diploma + training |
| Demolition Worker | $45,000 | $21/hr | +4% | High school diploma |
| Hot Tub Technician | $45,000 | $21/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Painter | $45,000 | $21/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Stone Cutter | $45,000 | $21/hr | +2% | High school diploma + training |
| Garage Door Technician | $44,000 | $21/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Siding Installer | $44,000 | $21/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Construction Worker | $43,900 | $21/hr | +4% | High school diploma; on-the-job ... |
| Antenna Installer | $42,000 | $20/hr | +8% | High school diploma + training |
| Appliance Installer | $42,000 | $20/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Blacksmith | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | Apprenticeship or vocational tra... |
| Building Maintenance Worker | $42,000 | $20/hr | +5% | High school diploma |
| Carpet Installer | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Overhead Tile Installer | $42,000 | $20/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Door Installer | $42,000 | $20/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Forklift Operator | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | High school diploma + certification |
| Iron Worker Apprentice | $42,000 | $20/hr | +4% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Pavement Marking Technician | $42,000 | $20/hr | +5% | High school diploma + training |
| Pool Technician | $42,000 | $20/hr | +6% | High school diploma + certification |
| Sandblaster | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Snow Plow Operator | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | High school diploma + CDL |
| Pest Control Technician | $40,000 | $19/hr | +4% | High school diploma + training |
| Sawmill Operator | $40,000 | $19/hr | +0% | High school diploma + training |
| Electrical Apprentice | $38,000 | $18/hr | +8% | High school diploma + apprentice... |
| Landscaper | $38,000 | $18/hr | +5% | High school diploma |
| Woodworker | $38,000 | $18/hr | +2% | High school diploma + training |
| Gutter Cleaner | $34,000 | $16/hr | +5% | High school diploma |
Click column headers to sort. All salary data from BLS.gov.