Electricians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$62,350/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↑ Above Average
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Skilled trades build the real world — and many start without a four-year degree. Explore electrical, plumbing, building, metalwork, and heavy equipment.
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Electrical & Power
Wire buildings and power the grid — including solar and wind.
12 careers →Plumbing & HVAC
Install and fix pipes, heating, and cooling.
4 careers →Building Trades
Frame, brick, roof, and finish buildings.
6 careers →Metal & Machine
Weld, fabricate, and keep machines running.
3 careers →Operate & Inspect
Run heavy equipment and inspect the work.
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Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$62,970/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
Carpenters
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,310/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,010/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operators drive and control large construction machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and lo…
$52,000/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
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