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TRADEWAGES

How to Become a Tradesperson (2024)

Step-by-step career guides for 47 skilled trades. Each guide covers apprenticeship requirements, certifications, salary data, and career outlook, everything you need to start a trade career without a college degree.

Specialty

How to Become a Elevator Mechanic

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$116,702
median
B

How to Become a Environmental Engineering Tech

2yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$63,192
median
C

How to Become a Locksmith

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$52,024
median
D

Management

How to Become a Construction Manager

Experience-based · 4 certifications

$114,957
median
B

How to Become a Building Inspector

Experience-based · 4 certifications

$75,182
median
C

Electrical

How to Become a Power Line Installer

4yr apprenticeship · 5 certifications

$101,512
median
B

How to Become a Electrical Power-Line Tech

4yr apprenticeship · 5 certifications

$101,512
median
B

How to Become a Electrician

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$70,935
median
B

How to Become a Industrial Electrician

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$69,958
median
B

How to Become a Telecommunications Tech

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$66,876
median
C

How to Become a Solar PV Installer

2yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$53,971
median
B

Industrial

How to Become a Boilermaker

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$89,510
median
C

How to Become a Millwright

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$72,209
median
C

How to Become a Industrial Machinery Mechanic

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$67,761
median
B

How to Become a Maintenance Mechanic

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$51,020
median
C

Heavy Equipment

How to Become a Pile Driver Operator

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$87,644
median
C

How to Become a Crane Operator

3yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$75,123
median
C

How to Become a Heavy Equipment Operator

3yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$68,475
median
C

Automotive

How to Become a Aircraft Mechanic

2yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$79,931
median
B

How to Become a Diesel Mechanic

3yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$64,435
median
C

How to Become a Auto Mechanic

2yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$53,986
median
D

Energy

How to Become a Wind Turbine Technician

2yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$71,538
median
A

Structural

How to Become a Ironworker

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$70,146
median
C

Plumbing

How to Become a Plumber

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$69,782
median
C

How to Become a Pipefitter

5yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$69,782
median
C

How to Become a Fire Sprinkler Fitter

5yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$69,782
median
C

How to Become a Steamfitter

5yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$69,782
median
C

How to Become a Septic Tank Servicer

1yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$52,193
median
D

Construction

How to Become a Mason (Bricklayer)

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$68,974
median
D

How to Become a Plasterer

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$63,149
median
D

How to Become a Carpenter

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$61,080
median
C

How to Become a Concrete Finisher

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$60,072
median
C

How to Become a Glazier

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$58,622
median
C

How to Become a Drywall Installer

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$58,184
median
D

How to Become a Roofer

2yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$56,189
median
D

How to Become a Tile Setter

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$55,563
median
D

How to Become a Floor Layer

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$54,675
median
D

How to Become a Painter (Construction)

3yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$51,605
median
D

How to Become a Insulation Worker

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$50,860
median
D

Metalwork

How to Become a Tool and Die Maker

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$67,268
median
D

How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$67,236
median
C

How to Become a Machinist

4yr apprenticeship · 3 certifications

$57,590
median
D

HVAC

How to Become a HVAC Technician

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$62,556
median
C

How to Become a Refrigeration Mechanic

4yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$62,556
median
C

Welding

How to Become a Welder

3yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$54,982
median
C

How to Become a Structural Welder

3yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$54,982
median
C

How to Become a Underwater Welder

5yr apprenticeship · 4 certifications

$54,982
median
C