All Skilled Trades
Explore salary data for 30+ skilled trades across every US state. Select a trade to see detailed salary breakdowns, metro comparisons, and career paths.
Electrical
Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings and other structures.
Electrical Power-Line Installers (Linemen)
Install and repair cables and wires used in electrical power and distribution systems.
Helpers — Electricians
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill such as carrying materials and tools.
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, gas, and drainage systems.
Pipelayers
Lay pipe for storm and sanitation sewers, drains, water mains, and oil or gas lines.
Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters
Help plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by performing duties requiring less skill.
Construction
Carpenters
Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials.
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
Apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Sheet Metal Workers
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for HVAC and other systems.
Structural Iron & Steel Workers
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members.
Drywall Installers
Hang and tape drywall panels to interior walls and ceilings of buildings.
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, walks, sidewalks, and curbs.
Insulation Workers
Line and cover structures with insulating materials for temperature control, soundproofing, or fireproofing.
Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers
Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms to reinforce structures.
Construction Workers, All Other
Perform specialized construction tasks not classified elsewhere, including demolition and site prep.
Mechanical & Maintenance
HVAC Mechanics & Installers
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Automotive Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles including cars and light trucks.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery.
Bus & Truck Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and all types of diesel engines.
Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
Operate and maintain stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.
Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans.
Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics
Install, service, and repair heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Machinists
Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Welding & Metalwork
Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment)
Operate construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and excavators.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas)
Set up or operate rotary drill rigs to drill wells for oil, gas, or mineral extraction.