Fastest Growing Trade Salaries
Trades with the biggest gap between median and top-earner pay
Construction Manager has the largest salary growth potential with a $65K gap between median and top-earner pay.
| # | Name | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction Manager $115K median → $180K top earners, $65K spread | 65,286 |
| 2 | Aircraft Mechanic $80K median → $119K top earners, $40K spread | 39,532 |
| 3 | Crane Operator $75K median → $111K top earners, $36K spread | 35,565 |
| 4 | Plumber $70K median → $105K top earners, $35K spread | 34,811 |
| 5 | Pipefitter $70K median → $105K top earners, $35K spread | 34,811 |
| 6 | Fire Sprinkler Fitter $70K median → $105K top earners, $35K spread | 34,811 |
| 7 | Steamfitter $70K median → $105K top earners, $35K spread | 34,811 |
| 8 | Building Inspector $75K median → $108K top earners, $33K spread | 33,215 |
| 9 | Sheet Metal Worker $67K median → $99K top earners, $32K spread | 31,669 |
| 10 | HVAC Technician $63K median → $94K top earners, $31K spread | 31,397 |
Construction Manager has the largest salary growth potential with a $65K gap between median and top-earner pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
This report is auto-generated from real public data sources. Entities are ranked by their key metrics and the most notable changes and extremes are highlighted.
The underlying data is refreshed on a regular schedule. This report was generated from the most recent available data (last updated May 2026).
The primary metric varies by report type. It may represent a score, dollar amount, rate, or count depending on what the report is measuring.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES, 2026.