TOP EARNING TRADE JOBS TO CONSIDER
DENTAL HYGIENIST
If you’ve been to a dentist, the first person you probably saw was the dental hygienist. They focus on oral hygiene. The job includes cleaning teeth, conducting X-rays, and removing plaque.
Median salary: ~$76,000
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
If you want to work in healthcare and are passionate about providing care for patients, this could be a great job for you. There are opportunities to work under doctors and registered nurses. There are also opportunities for freelancing if families want to hire a caregiver for a family member.
Median salary: ~$44,000
ELECTRICIAN
Electricians install and repair electrical controls, wiring, and lighting. They are able to read blueprints and technical diagrams. Electricity is needed for pretty much everything we do, so electricians hold very important jobs.
Median salary: ~$52,000
CARPENTER
Carpenters often work with wood to build a variety of objects and infrastructure. There is a big variety in the types of jobs they can do, such as installing windows, building furniture, rebuilding roofs, designing and installing kitchens, etc.
Median salary: ~$42,000.
ELEVATOR MECHANIC
Elevator mechanics install, repair, and maintain elevators. They often work in tight spaces and heights, so if you are claustrophobic or afraid of heights, maybe this won’t be the job for you.
Median salary: ~$84,000
PLUMBER
Plumbers install and repair pipes, valves, drainage systems, etc. They often work together with contractors and electricians on projects. Plumbers learn how to follow building plans and blueprints.
Median salary: ~$51,000.
HVAC TECHNICIAN
These technicians install and repair heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. They can either do all those things or specialize in certain ones.
Median salary: ~$45,000.
AIRCRAFT MECHANC
These mechanics provide routine maintenance to airplanes and repair the planes.
Median salary: ~$58,000
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
The main job of service technicians is to ensure vehicles and vehicle systems are running properly. They can be employed at parts stores, car dealers, local shops, etc.
Median salary: $38,000
HOME INSPECTOR
Home inspectors inspect residential properties to assess any structural defects/hazards and check for compliance in the interior/exterior of the property, electrical and plumbing systems and water quality.
Median Salary ~$58,000