Real Pay Data for Real Jobs

Honest salary numbers for 30+ skilled trades — electricians, plumbers, welders, linemen, and more. No fluff, just what people actually earn.

Top Earning Trades

Elevator InstallerNational Median$95,700/yrView Salaries →Lineman/Power Line InstallerNational Median$78,000/yrView Salaries →Aircraft MechanicNational Median$69,700/yrView Salaries →BoilermakerNational Median$66,600/yrView Salaries →IronworkerNational Median$61,400/yrView Salaries →ElectricianNational Median$60,300/yrView Salaries →

Construction17 trades

Explore →Manufacturing5 trades

Explore →Transportation4 trades

Explore →Utilities & Infrastructure5 trades

30+ trades covered

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics

Updated for 2025

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Salary data for every trade, organized by category. Pick yours and see what you could earn.

Construction(17)

Electrician$60,300/yr Plumber$59,300/yr HVAC Technician$52,000/yr Carpenter$53,000/yr Ironworker$61,400/yr Sheet Metal Worker$56,200/yr Concrete Finisher$46,800/yr Roofer$45,800/yr Painter$44,700/yr Glazier$49,900/yr Insulation Worker$45,800/yr Elevator Installer$95,700/yr Boilermaker$66,600/yr Bricklayer/Mason$54,100/yr Drywall Installer$48,900/yr Tile Setter$47,800/yr Construction Equipment Operator$55,100/yr

Manufacturing(5)

Welder$45,800/yr CNC Machinist$49,900/yr Industrial Mechanic/Millwright$57,200/yr Tool and Die Maker$60,300/yr Sheet Metal Fabricator$46,800/yr

Transportation(4)

CDL Truck Driver$50,300/yr Heavy Equipment Operator$54,100/yr Diesel Mechanic$55,100/yr Aircraft Mechanic$69,700/yr

Utilities & Infrastructure(5)

Lineman/Power Line Installer$78,000/yr Wind Turbine Technician$60,300/yr Solar Panel Installer$47,800/yr Water Treatment Operator$51,000/yr Telecommunications Installer$59,300/yr

Popular Trade Comparisons

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