Leaderboard
Click a column to sort. Typical metro median pay; growth and openings are national, 2025–35. Injury rate: cases with days away from work per 10,000 full-time workers, national 2023–24 (all jobs: 87).
| # | Trade | Typical pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Training | Metros | Injury rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator Installer | $108,250 | +5.7% | 1,900 | Apprenticeship | 53 | 101 |
| 2 | Electrical Lineworker | $96,805 | +10.3% | 10,900 | Long-term on-the-job training | 260 | 177 |
| 3 | Construction Supervisor | $77,215 | +5.0% | 67,000 | 5+ years of trade experience | 392 | 72 |
| 4 | Building Inspector | $67,380 | +0.0% | 14,800 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 338 | 58 |
| 5 | Telecom Line Installer | $66,250 | -3.4% | 8,000 | Long-term on-the-job training | 235 | 379 |
| 6 | Ironworker | $64,000 | +3.1% | 5,900 | Apprenticeship | 155 | 131 |
| 7 | Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,865 | +17.8% | 44,400 | Long-term on-the-job training | 388 | 54 |
| 8 | Wind Turbine Technician | $63,350 | +29.5% | 1,500 | Long-term on-the-job training | 8 | 133 |
| 9 | Brickmason | $62,950 | +1.1% | 4,100 | Apprenticeship | 150 | 131 |
| 10 | Electrician | $62,440 | +9.2% | 72,700 | Apprenticeship | 390 | 97 |
| 11 | Telecom Equipment Installer | $62,240 | -3.3% | 11,300 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 320 | 168 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal Worker | $61,460 | +2.5% | 9,800 | Apprenticeship | 273 | 163 |
| 13 | Plumber | $61,430 | +6.8% | 42,000 | Apprenticeship | 387 | 144 |
| 14 | Rigger | $60,455 | +3.9% | 1,700 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 70 | 79 |
| 15 | Diesel Mechanic | $60,355 | +3.6% | 24,400 | Long-term on-the-job training | 388 | 163 |
| 16 | Heavy Equipment Operator | $59,670 | +4.6% | 39,200 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 391 | 78 |
| 17 | HVAC Technician | $59,590 | +10.9% | 40,600 | Long-term on-the-job training | 389 | 214 |
| 18 | Plasterer | $58,820 | +2.8% | 1,500 | Long-term on-the-job training | 58 | 157 |
| 19 | Solar Installer | $58,285 | +36.5% | 4,200 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 44 | 101 |
| 20 | Concrete Finisher | $57,245 | +1.6% | 13,600 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 334 | 25 |
| 21 | Machinist | $57,050 | +1.0% | 26,100 | Long-term on-the-job training | 361 | 108 |
| 22 | Rebar Worker | $56,835 | -5.3% | 1,000 | Apprenticeship | 24 | 34 |
| 23 | Carpenter | $56,155 | +3.9% | 62,800 | Apprenticeship | 390 | 165 |
| 24 | Flooring Installer | $55,870 | +9.0% | 2,200 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 70 | 73 |
| 25 | Glazier | $55,240 | +1.9% | 3,900 | Apprenticeship | 161 | 121 |
| 26 | Drywall Installer | $53,860 | +2.5% | 6,600 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 169 | 187 |
| 27 | Welder | $52,285 | +2.4% | 40,300 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 382 | 43 |
| 28 | Auto Body Repairer | $51,680 | +3.7% | 12,600 | Long-term on-the-job training | 363 | 60 |
| 29 | Septic & Sewer Technician | $50,990 | +7.8% | 2,800 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 150 | 162 |
| 30 | Appliance Repair Technician | $50,540 | +1.9% | 2,800 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 125 | 327 |
| 31 | Tile Setter | $50,495 | +9.8% | 3,300 | Long-term on-the-job training | 120 | 138 |
| 32 | Roofer | $50,140 | +5.3% | 12,000 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 265 | 162 |
| 33 | Paving Equipment Operator | $49,920 | -0.9% | 3,100 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 151 | 19 |
| 34 | Auto Mechanic | $48,885 | +5.0% | 66,200 | Short-term on-the-job training | 392 | 204 |
| 35 | Fence Installer | $48,410 | +5.6% | 2,500 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 51 | 118 |
| 36 | Maintenance Technician | $48,330 | +4.2% | 148,700 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 393 | 212 |
| 37 | Insulation Installer | $48,305 | +2.4% | 3,000 | Short-term on-the-job training | 106 | 312 |
| 38 | Hazmat Removal Worker | $48,215 | +1.5% | 4,300 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 134 | 71 |
| 39 | Painter | $47,640 | +3.0% | 24,900 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 359 | 124 |
| 40 | Construction Laborer | $46,850 | +7.3% | 120,000 | Short-term on-the-job training | 391 | 218 |
| 41 | Pest Control Technician | $44,460 | +5.5% | 13,700 | Moderate-term on-the-job training | 243 | 150 |
| 42 | Landscaper | $37,540 | +4.7% | 149,500 | Short-term on-the-job training | 390 | 165 |