Trade & Skilled Trades careers
Electricians, plumbers, mechanics, and other certified hands-on careers.
77 careers in this directory, 72 with a published national median pay.
All 77 careers in trade & skilled trades
Sorted by highest published median pay first
- Elevator Mechanic202523,790 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: apprenticeship$109,910$109,910
- Makeup Artist20252,340 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$97,150$97,150
- Electric Motor Mechanic20256,940 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$84,890$84,890
- UAV Drone Technician202518,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$82,280$82,280
- Unmanned Vehicle Technician202518,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$82,280$82,280
- Cartographer202514,260 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$81,390$81,390
- Zookeeper202518,120 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$76,780$76,780
- Cable Internet Installer202597,720 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$74,330$74,330
- Robotics Technician202515,520 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$73,900$73,900
- Commercial Diver20253,450 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$72,990$72,990
- Millwright202540,330 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: apprenticeship$65,700$65,700
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic2025176,600 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$65,510$65,510
- Industrial Robotics Mechanic2025439,640 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$64,520$64,520
- Valve Technician2025439,640 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$64,520$64,520
- Electrician2025757,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$63,190$63,190
- Wedding Planner2025142,860 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$61,160$61,160
- Party Planner2025142,860 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$61,160$61,160
- Hvac Technician2025409,670 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$61,010$61,010
- Chinese Interpreter202552,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$60,170$60,170
- Spanish Interpreter202552,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$60,170$60,170
- Sign Language Interpreter202552,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$60,170$60,170
- Translator202552,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$60,170$60,170
- Daycare Director202573,660 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$59,300$59,300
- Gunsmith2025287,050 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$58,750$58,750
- Audio Visual Technician202570,230 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$58,100$58,100
- Boat Marine Mechanic202523,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$57,550$57,550
- Glazier202558,480 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$57,080$57,080
- Tractor Mechanic202537,870 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$56,550$56,550
- Farm Equipment Mechanic202537,870 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$56,550$56,550
- Mortician202525,100 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$55,010$55,010
- Undertaker202525,100 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$55,010$55,010
- Embalmer202525,100 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$55,010$55,010
- Auto Body Painter2025149,310 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$54,890$54,890
- Fabricator2025416,210 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$53,750$53,750
- Solar Panel Technician202531,350 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$53,140$53,140
- Camera Repair Technician20251,650 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$52,720$52,720
- Locksmith202515,040 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$51,320$51,320
- Home Appliance Repairman202532,150 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$50,990$50,990
- Blacksmith20258,930 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$49,030$49,030
- Motorcycle Mechanic Tech202513,510 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$48,580$48,580
- Cabinetmaker202577,170 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,680$46,680
- Music Instrument Technician Repair20255,380 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,420$46,420
- Piano Tuner20255,380 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,420$46,420
- Fiberglass Fabricator202512,850 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,350$46,350
- Potter202533,190 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,170$46,170
- Exterminator2025102,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$45,250$45,250
- Coffee Roaster202520,370 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,810$44,810
- Fish Meat Smoker202520,370 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,810$44,810
- Barley Roaster202520,370 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,810$44,810
- Bicycle Mechanic Technician202512,170 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$42,780$42,780
- Industrial Painter Sprayer20257,940 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$41,600$41,600
- Animal Trainer202518,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,990$39,990
- Horse Trainer202518,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,990$39,990
- Dolphin Marine Trainer202518,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,990$39,990
- Dog Trainer202518,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,990$39,990
- Vending Slot Machine Mechanic202595,580 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,630$39,630
- Grave Digger2025952,640 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$39,150$39,150
- Barber202515,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$38,210$38,210
- School Cafeteria Cook20251,409,890 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$37,390$37,390
- Florist Floral Designer202540,590 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$37,360$37,360
- Custodian Or Janitor20252,209,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$36,840$36,840
- Building Cleaning Maintenance20252,209,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$36,840$36,840
- Cosmetologist2025305,710 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$35,790$35,790
- Hair Stylist2025305,710 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$35,790$35,790
- Beautician2025305,710 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$35,790$35,790
- Nail Technician2025152,770 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$35,760$35,760
- Dog Groomer2025266,910 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$35,360$35,360
- Cat Groomer2025266,910 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$35,360$35,360
- Dog Pet Sitter2025266,910 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$35,360$35,360
- Pet Groomer2025266,910 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$35,360$35,360
- Dog Walker2025266,910 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$35,360$35,360
- Dry Cleaner2025198,040 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$34,890$34,890
- Gift WrapperNo national wage published for this niche role
- Notary PublicNo national wage published for this niche role
- Cigar RollerNo national wage published for this niche role
- Sailboat BuilderNo national wage published for this niche role
- Motor Boat BuilderNo national wage published for this niche role
Median and range figures are national, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.
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