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What You Can Earn in the Trades

Real wage data for skilled trades careers by occupation and state. See entry-level, median, and top earner wages. Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES 2024.

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Select a trade above to see entry, median, and experienced wages. Choose a state for a regional estimate, or leave blank for national averages.

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