Career Category
Trades Salaries (2025)
Explore salary data for 8 Trades careers. Compare pay ranges from entry-level to senior positions.
$60,080
Avg Median
$98,890
Highest
$47,010
Lowest
Construction Manager
Construction managers oversee building and infrastructure projects.
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $145,000
$98,890
$48/hr
Electrician
Electricians install and maintain electrical systems.
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $96,000
$61,590
$30/hr
Plumber
Plumbers install and repair pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $90,000
$59,880
$29/hr
HVAC Technician
HVAC technicians install and maintain heating and cooling systems.
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $82,000
$57,300
$28/hr
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy equipment operators control machinery used in construction.
Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $78,000
$54,060
$26/hr
Carpenter
Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures.
Entry: $34,000 — Senior: $78,000
$51,990
$25/hr
Truck Driver
Truck drivers transport goods across cities and states.
Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $72,000
$49,920
$24/hr
Welder
Welders join metal parts using heat.
Entry: $33,000 — Senior: $65,000
$47,010
$23/hr