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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.

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Carpenter

$30-60

Average Per Hour

Build and remodel structures.

Carpenter

Construction Technology

$20-40

Average Per Hour

Start the path toward being a contractor

Construction Technology

Diesel mechanic

$37-47

Average Per Hour

Service and repair diesel engines

Diesel mechanic

Drywall Finisher

$43-45

Average Per Hour

Produce basic and decorative finishes.

Drywall Finisher

Electrician

$34-57

Average Per Hour

Bring power to homes and businesses.

Electrician

Elevator Mechanic

$62+

Average Per Hour

Install and maintain elevators.

Elevator Mechanic

Flooring installer

$35+

Average Per Hour

Lay floor coverings.

Flooring installer

Glazier

$31-48

Average Per Hour

Install glass, windows, doors, and more.

Glazier

HVAC Technician

$35+

Average Per Hour

Install and repair HVAC systems.

HVAC Technician

Ironworker

$42+

Average Per Hour

Form structural framework.

Ironworker

Laborer

$27-44

Average Per Hour

Work with their hands and power tools.

Laborer

Machinist

$30-45

Average Per Hour

Set up and operate machine tools.

Machinist

Masonry & Brick Worker

$32-43

Average Per Hour

Prepare and repair concrete.

Masonry & Brick Worker

Operating Engineers

$35-54

Average Per Hour

Operate construction equipment.

Operating Engineers

Painter

$27-31

Average Per Hour

Paint and apply wall coverings.

Painter

Pile Driver

$46+

Average Per Hour

Drive pilings into the earth.

Pile Driver

Pipefitter & Steamfitter

$31-54

Average Per Hour

Lay out, install, and maintain piping systems.

Pipefitter & Steamfitter

Plumber

$27-55

Average Per Hour

Build and repair pipelines.

Plumber

Roofer

$31-39

Average Per Hour

Remove and install roofs.

Roofer

Sheet Metal Worker

$30-47

Average Per Hour

Fabricate and install fittings and duct work.

Sheet Metal Worker

Tile Worker

$28-38

Average Per Hour

Builds structures with bricks.

Tile Worker

Welder

$41+

Average Per Hour

Fuse metals of all types.

Welder

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