All 53 trades
Every trade has pay data by metro area — built from public baselines and refined by anonymous worker submissions.
Electrician
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
Plumber / Pipefitter
Install and repair water, gas, and steam systems.
Welder
Join metal parts with heat — structural, pipe, and fab.
HVAC Technician
Heating, cooling, and refrigeration install & service.
Carpenter
Framing, finish work, and structural woodwork.
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Direct patient care in hospitals and nursing homes.
Truck Driver (Heavy)
Long-haul and regional tractor-trailer driving.
Auto Technician
Diagnose and repair cars and light trucks.
Construction Laborer
Site prep, materials, and general labor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic nursing care under RNs and doctors.
Ironworker
Structural steel and rebar — bridges, towers, frames.
Sheet Metal Worker
Ductwork, roofing metal, and architectural sheet metal.
Boilermaker
Build and repair boilers and pressure vessels.
Elevator Installer
Install and service elevators and escalators.
Glazier
Install glass in windows, skylights, and storefronts.
Roofer
Install and repair roofs — shingle, flat, and metal.
Painter (Construction)
Paint, stain, and coat buildings inside and out.
Drywall Installer
Hang, tape, and finish drywall.
Mason (Brick/Block)
Lay brick, block, and stone.
Concrete Finisher
Pour, smooth, and finish concrete.
Tile Setter
Set tile and stone for floors and walls.
Flooring Installer
Install hardwood, laminate, and resilient flooring.
Insulation Worker
Install insulation in buildings and mechanical systems.
Crane Operator
Operate tower and mobile cranes on job sites.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders.
Surveyor
Measure and map land for construction projects.
Firefighter
Fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response.
EMT
Emergency medical response and transport.
Police Officer
Law enforcement and public safety patrol.
Correctional Officer
Supervise jails and correctional facilities.
Security Guard
Guard property and control access.
Lineworker
Install and repair power lines — among the top-paid trades.
Millwright
Install and maintain industrial machinery.
Machinist
Precision metal parts on lathes and mills.
Diesel Technician
Repair diesel trucks and heavy equipment.
Aircraft Mechanic
Maintain and repair aircraft.
Appliance Repair Tech
Service home appliances and HVAC-adjacent systems.
Pest Control Worker
Inspect and treat for pests in homes and businesses.
Landscaper
Groundskeeping, planting, and lawn care.
Tree Trimmer
Prune and remove trees, often near power lines.
Solar Installer
Install rooftop and ground-mount solar panels.
Wind Turbine Technician
Maintain wind turbines — one of the fastest-growing trades.
Water Treatment Operator
Run municipal water and wastewater plants.
Waste Collector
Residential and commercial refuse collection.
Delivery Driver
Local delivery in light trucks and vans.
Forklift Operator
Move materials in warehouses and yards.
Warehouse Worker
Pick, pack, and move freight.
Medical Assistant
Clinical and admin support in medical offices.
Dental Assistant
Chairside support in dental practices.
Pharmacy Technician
Dispense medications under a pharmacist.
Home Health Aide
In-home care for elderly and disabled clients.
Barber
Cut hair, shave, and groom — often self-employed.
Cosmetologist
Hair, skin, and nails in salons.