https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/easiest-trades-to-get-into/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/shortest-training-trades.pngTrades with the shortest training: Water Damage Restoration Technician can start in about 1 month. Source: TradeCareerPath.com program and apprenticeship research. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/fastest-growing-trades/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/fastest-growing-trades.pngThe fastest-growing trades - Solar Photovoltaic Installers leads at +36.5%. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/highest-paying-trades/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-no-degree.pngHighest-paying trades that need no college degree: Computer Hardware Engineers leads at $161,740 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/most-dangerous-trades/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/most-dangerous-trades.pngThe most dangerous trades by days-away/restricted/transfer injury rate: Mental Health Technician leads at 735 cases per 10,000 workers. Source: U.S. BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 2023-2024. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/national-trade-salaries/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades.pngThe highest-paying trades - Computer Hardware Engineers leads at $161,740. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/top-paying-skilled-trades-no-degree/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-no-degree.pngHighest-paying trades that need no college degree: Computer Hardware Engineers leads at $161,740 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/alabama/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-alabama.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Alabama: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $103,700 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/alaska/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-alaska.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Alaska: Massage Therapist leads at $134,930 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/arizona/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-arizona.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Arizona: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists leads at $100,600 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/arkansas/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-arkansas.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Arkansas: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer leads at $81,500 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/california/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-california.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in California: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $141,180 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/colorado/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-colorado.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Colorado: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $123,360 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/connecticut/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-connecticut.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Connecticut: Lineworker leads at $126,850 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/delaware/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-delaware.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Delaware: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists leads at $103,510 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/florida/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-florida.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Florida: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $104,730 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/georgia/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-georgia.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Georgia: Web and Digital Interface Designers leads at $103,810 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/hawaii/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-hawaii.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Hawaii: Lineworker leads at $134,340 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/idaho/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-idaho.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Idaho: Lineworker leads at $125,410 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/illinois/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-illinois.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Illinois: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $133,690 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/indiana/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-indiana.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Indiana: Lineworker leads at $102,040 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/iowa/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-iowa.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Iowa: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $115,300 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/kansas/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-kansas.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Kansas: Lineworker leads at $101,620 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/kentucky/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-kentucky.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Kentucky: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer leads at $91,230 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/louisiana/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-louisiana.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Louisiana: Controls Technician leads at $82,990 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/maine/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-maine.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Maine: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $143,690 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/maryland/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-maryland.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Maryland: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $122,260 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/massachusetts/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-massachusetts.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Massachusetts: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $138,420 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/michigan/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-michigan.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Michigan: Lineworker leads at $106,890 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/minnesota/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-minnesota.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Minnesota: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $128,020 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/mississippi/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-mississippi.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Mississippi: Boilermaker leads at $105,910 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/missouri/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-missouri.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Missouri: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $126,750 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/montana/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-montana.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Montana: Lineworker leads at $110,320 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/nebraska/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-nebraska.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Nebraska: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $117,690 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/nevada/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-nevada.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Nevada: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $141,950 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/new-hampshire/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-new-hampshire.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in New Hampshire: Web and Digital Interface Designers leads at $111,150 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/new-jersey/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-new-jersey.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in New Jersey: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $137,920 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/new-mexico/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-new-mexico.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in New Mexico: Boilermaker leads at $101,200 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/new-york/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-new-york.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in New York: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $135,720 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/north-carolina/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-north-carolina.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in North Carolina: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $107,700 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/north-dakota/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-north-dakota.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in North Dakota: Lineworker leads at $105,870 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/ohio/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-ohio.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Ohio: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $105,020 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/oklahoma/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-oklahoma.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Oklahoma: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $105,430 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/oregon/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-oregon.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Oregon: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $138,600 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/pennsylvania/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-pennsylvania.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Pennsylvania: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $117,250 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/rhode-island/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-rhode-island.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Rhode Island: Web and Digital Interface Designers leads at $105,990 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/south-carolina/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-south-carolina.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in South Carolina: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $90,860 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/south-dakota/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-south-dakota.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in South Dakota: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $116,320 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/tennessee/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-tennessee.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Tennessee: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $100,490 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/texas/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-texas.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Texas: Digital Court Reporter leads at $110,080 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/utah/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-utah.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Utah: EKG Technician leads at $113,510 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/vermont/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-vermont.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Vermont: Lineworker leads at $108,520 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/virginia/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-virginia.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Virginia: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $108,250 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/washington/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-washington.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Washington: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $137,180 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/west-virginia/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-west-virginia.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in West Virginia: Controls Technician leads at $85,440 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/wisconsin/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-wisconsin.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Wisconsin: Lineworker leads at $105,820 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/states/wyoming/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-wyoming.pngHighest-paying skilled trades in Wyoming: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer leads at $100,650 median annual wage. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/aerospace-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aerospace-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngAerospace Engineers annual wage by percentile: $86,700 at the 10th percentile, $134,960 median, $205,890 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aerospace-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for aerospace engineers - Minnesota leads at $159,060. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aerospace-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for aerospace engineers: 68,700 jobs in 2025 to 74,400 in 2035, +8.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/agricultural-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/agricultural-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngAgricultural Engineers annual wage by percentile: $68,060 at the 10th percentile, $98,590 median, $166,460 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/agricultural-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for agricultural engineers - Ohio leads at $119,250. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/agricultural-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for agricultural engineers: 1,500 jobs in 2025 to 1,600 in 2035, +6.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aircraft-mechanic-salary-percentiles.pngAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians annual wage by percentile: $48,780 at the 10th percentile, $79,870 median, $128,890 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aircraft-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for aircraft mechanics and service technicians: 140,000 jobs in 2025 to 147,600 in 2035, +5.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/aircraft-mechanic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for aircraft mechanics and service technicians - New Jersey leads at $105,370. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/appliance-repair-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/appliance-repair-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for home appliance repairers: 40,500 jobs in 2025 to 41,300 in 2035, +1.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/appliance-repair-technician-salary-percentiles.pngHome Appliance Repairers annual wage by percentile: $36,190 at the 10th percentile, $50,990 median, $80,660 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/appliance-repair-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for home appliance repairers - Massachusetts leads at $70,750. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/architect/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/architect-salary-percentiles.pngArchitects, Except Landscape and Naval annual wage by percentile: $62,300 at the 10th percentile, $99,280 median, $161,420 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/architect-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for architects, except landscape and naval - Wyoming leads at $120,580. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/architect-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for architects, except landscape and naval: 124,600 jobs in 2025 to 129,900 in 2035, +4.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/auto-body-repair-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-body-repair-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for automotive body and related repairers: 163,200 jobs in 2025 to 169,300 in 2035, +3.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-body-repair-technician-salary-percentiles.pngAutomotive Body and Related Repairers annual wage by percentile: $36,910 at the 10th percentile, $54,890 median, $87,940 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-body-repair-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for automotive body and related repairers - Rhode Island leads at $72,490. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/auto-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for automotive service technicians and mechanics: 825,800 jobs in 2025 to 866,700 in 2035, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-mechanic-salary-percentiles.pngAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics annual wage by percentile: $34,660 at the 10th percentile, $50,620 median, $81,790 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-mechanic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for automotive service technicians and mechanics - District of Columbia leads at $68,660. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/automotive-service-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/automotive-service-technician-salary-percentiles.pngAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics annual wage by percentile: $34,660 at the 10th percentile, $50,620 median, $81,790 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/automotive-service-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for automotive service technicians and mechanics: 825,800 jobs in 2025 to 866,700 in 2035, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/automotive-service-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for automotive service technicians and mechanics - District of Columbia leads at $68,660. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/beauty-professional/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/beauty-professional-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists: 595,000 jobs in 2025 to 640,900 in 2035, +7.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/beauty-professional-salary-percentiles.pngHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists annual wage by percentile: $27,040 at the 10th percentile, $35,790 median, $71,190 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/beauty-professional-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists - Washington leads at $59,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/biomedical-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/biomedical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngBioengineers and Biomedical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $71,850 at the 10th percentile, $109,370 median, $168,180 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/biomedical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for bioengineers and biomedical engineers - Arizona leads at $141,230. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/biomedical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for bioengineers and biomedical engineers: 23,800 jobs in 2025 to 25,700 in 2035, +7.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/boilermaker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/boilermaker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for boilermakers: 10,200 jobs in 2025 to 10,100 in 2035, -1.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/boilermaker-salary-percentiles.pngBoilermakers annual wage by percentile: $50,490 at the 10th percentile, $76,410 median, $110,370 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/boilermaker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for boilermakers - California leads at $118,150. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/bookkeeper/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/bookkeeper-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks: 1,532,400 jobs in 2025 to 1,446,800 in 2035, -5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/bookkeeper-salary-percentiles.pngBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks annual wage by percentile: $36,000 at the 10th percentile, $50,670 median, $74,550 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/bookkeeper-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks - District of Columbia leads at $65,180. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/brick-and-block-mason/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/brick-and-block-mason-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for brickmasons and blockmasons: 62,400 jobs in 2025 to 63,100 in 2035, +1.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/brick-and-block-mason-salary-percentiles.pngBrickmasons and Blockmasons annual wage by percentile: $44,820 at the 10th percentile, $62,120 median, $100,010 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/brick-and-block-mason-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for brickmasons and blockmasons - Minnesota leads at $95,220. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cabinet-maker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cabinet-maker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters: 81,800 jobs in 2025 to 79,400 in 2035, -2.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cabinet-maker-salary-percentiles.pngCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters annual wage by percentile: $35,650 at the 10th percentile, $46,680 median, $63,720 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cabinet-maker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters - Delaware leads at $60,090. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/carpenter-to-civil-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngCivil Engineers annual wage by percentile: $68,240 at the 10th percentile, $100,840 median, $163,220 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for civil engineers - California leads at $122,500. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for civil engineers: 380,600 jobs in 2025 to 405,100 in 2035, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/carpenter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/carpenter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for carpenters: 889,700 jobs in 2025 to 924,700 in 2035, +3.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/carpenter-salary-percentiles.pngCarpenters annual wage by percentile: $40,410 at the 10th percentile, $60,580 median, $99,910 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/carpenter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for carpenters - Hawaii leads at $85,280. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cartographer-gis/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cartographer-gis-salary-percentiles.pngCartographers and Photogrammetrists annual wage by percentile: $53,740 at the 10th percentile, $81,390 median, $126,950 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cartographer-gis-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for cartographers and photogrammetrists - California leads at $102,780. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cartographer-gis-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for cartographers and photogrammetrists: 14,700 jobs in 2025 to 15,700 in 2035, +7.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/certified-nursing-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/certified-nursing-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for nursing assistants: 1,505,900 jobs in 2025 to 1,544,900 in 2035, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/certified-nursing-assistant-salary-percentiles.pngNursing Assistants annual wage by percentile: $33,940 at the 10th percentile, $42,260 median, $51,980 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/certified-nursing-assistant-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for nursing assistants - Oregon leads at $49,830. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/chemical-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngChemical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $79,420 at the 10th percentile, $125,040 median, $182,880 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for chemical engineers - New Mexico leads at $158,190. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for chemical engineers: 21,900 jobs in 2025 to 22,900 in 2035, +4.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/chemist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemist-salary-percentiles.pngChemists annual wage by percentile: $58,460 at the 10th percentile, $91,240 median, $160,830 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for chemists - District of Columbia leads at $149,860. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/chemist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for chemists: 84,900 jobs in 2025 to 90,300 in 2035, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/civil-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngCivil Engineers annual wage by percentile: $68,240 at the 10th percentile, $100,840 median, $163,220 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for civil engineers - California leads at $122,500. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/civil-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for civil engineers: 380,600 jobs in 2025 to 405,100 in 2035, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cna-to-rn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cnc-machinist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cnc-machinist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for machinists: 288,300 jobs in 2025 to 291,200 in 2035, +1.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cnc-machinist-salary-percentiles.pngMachinists annual wage by percentile: $39,200 at the 10th percentile, $58,750 median, $80,010 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cnc-machinist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for machinists - Hawaii leads at $84,410. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/computer-hardware-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-hardware-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngComputer Hardware Engineers annual wage by percentile: $92,940 at the 10th percentile, $161,740 median, $225,330 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-hardware-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for computer hardware engineers - California leads at $185,180. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-hardware-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for computer hardware engineers: 76,100 jobs in 2025 to 83,000 in 2035, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/computer-network-architect/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-network-architect-salary-percentiles.pngComputer Network Architects annual wage by percentile: $79,900 at the 10th percentile, $134,050 median, $202,680 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-network-architect-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for computer network architects - Washington leads at $168,070. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/computer-network-architect-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for computer network architects: 181,800 jobs in 2025 to 195,800 in 2035, +7.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/construction-manager/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-manager-salary-percentiles.pngConstruction Managers annual wage by percentile: $69,690 at the 10th percentile, $114,990 median, $189,440 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-manager-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for construction managers: 609,100 jobs in 2025 to 664,300 in 2035, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-manager-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for construction managers - New York leads at $155,360. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/construction-project-manager/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-project-manager-salary-percentiles.pngProject Management Specialists annual wage by percentile: $61,580 at the 10th percentile, $102,320 median, $167,970 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-project-manager-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for project management specialists - Washington leads at $124,160. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-project-manager-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for project management specialists: 1,094,300 jobs in 2025 to 1,167,400 in 2035, +6.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/construction-worker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-worker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for construction laborers: 1,489,300 jobs in 2025 to 1,598,600 in 2035, +7.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-worker-salary-percentiles.pngConstruction Laborers annual wage by percentile: $35,090 at the 10th percentile, $47,120 median, $78,090 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-worker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for construction laborers - Hawaii leads at $77,110. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/controls-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/controls-technician-salary-percentiles.pngElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $49,510 at the 10th percentile, $78,190 median, $115,700 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/controls-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians: 96,900 jobs in 2025 to 99,200 in 2035, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/controls-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians - Wyoming leads at $99,840. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cosmetology/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cosmetology-salary-percentiles.pngHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists annual wage by percentile: $27,040 at the 10th percentile, $35,790 median, $71,190 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cosmetology-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists: 595,000 jobs in 2025 to 640,900 in 2035, +7.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cosmetology-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists - Washington leads at $59,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cost-estimator/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cost-estimator-salary-percentiles.pngCost Estimators annual wage by percentile: $48,530 at the 10th percentile, $78,740 median, $130,820 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cost-estimator-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for cost estimators - Massachusetts leads at $100,840. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cost-estimator-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for cost estimators: 226,400 jobs in 2025 to 219,500 in 2035, -3.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/crane-operator/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/crane-operator-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for crane and tower operators: 42,900 jobs in 2025 to 44,500 in 2035, +3.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/crane-operator-salary-percentiles.pngCrane and Tower Operators annual wage by percentile: $42,640 at the 10th percentile, $68,080 median, $103,570 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/crane-operator-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for crane and tower operators - Hawaii leads at $124,260. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/cte-teacher/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cte-teacher-salary-percentiles.pngCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School annual wage by percentile: $50,040 at the 10th percentile, $66,270 median, $101,340 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cte-teacher-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for career/technical education teachers, secondary school - Washington leads at $101,180. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cte-teacher-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for career/technical education teachers, secondary school: 110,500 jobs in 2025 to 110,100 in 2035, -0.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/culinary-chef/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/culinary-chef-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for chefs and head cooks: 220,300 jobs in 2025 to 234,700 in 2035, +6.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/culinary-chef-salary-percentiles.pngChefs and Head Cooks annual wage by percentile: $37,900 at the 10th percentile, $62,470 median, $98,560 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/culinary-chef-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for chefs and head cooks - Rhode Island leads at $79,930. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/dental-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dental-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for dental assistants: 388,600 jobs in 2025 to 417,400 in 2035, +7.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dental-assistant-salary-percentiles.pngDental Assistants annual wage by percentile: $37,130 at the 10th percentile, $48,070 median, $62,250 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dental-assistant-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for dental assistants - Minnesota leads at $65,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/dialysis-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dialysis-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for health technologists and technicians, all other: 185,600 jobs in 2025 to 196,400 in 2035, +5.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dialysis-technician-salary-percentiles.pngHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other annual wage by percentile: $38,180 at the 10th percentile, $50,290 median, $85,270 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dialysis-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for health technologists and technicians, all other - Wyoming leads at $80,520. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/diesel-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists: 316,000 jobs in 2025 to 327,400 in 2035, +3.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/diesel-mechanic-salary-percentiles.pngBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists annual wage by percentile: $44,530 at the 10th percentile, $61,770 median, $88,740 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/diesel-mechanic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists - Hawaii leads at $80,080. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/digital-court-reporter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/digital-court-reporter-salary-percentiles.pngCourt Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners annual wage by percentile: $42,130 at the 10th percentile, $72,420 median, $130,560 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/digital-court-reporter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for court reporters and simultaneous captioners: 19,900 jobs in 2025 to 19,900 in 2035, -0.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/digital-court-reporter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for court reporters and simultaneous captioners - California leads at $116,020. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/dog-obedience/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dog-obedience-salary-percentiles.pngAnimal Trainers annual wage by percentile: $29,600 at the 10th percentile, $39,990 median, $75,490 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dog-obedience-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for animal trainers: 47,800 jobs in 2025 to 49,700 in 2035, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/dog-obedience-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for animal trainers - Virginia leads at $62,960. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/drywall-installer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/drywall-installer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for drywall and ceiling tile installers: 102,200 jobs in 2025 to 104,700 in 2035, +2.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/drywall-installer-salary-percentiles.pngDrywall and Ceiling Tile Installers annual wage by percentile: $38,460 at the 10th percentile, $58,930 median, $102,010 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/drywall-installer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for drywall and ceiling tile installers - Hawaii leads at $104,830. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/ekg-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ekg-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for cardiovascular technologists and technicians: 64,500 jobs in 2025 to 66,900 in 2035, +3.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ekg-technician-salary-percentiles.pngCardiovascular Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $39,000 at the 10th percentile, $74,310 median, $121,350 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ekg-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for cardiovascular technologists and technicians - Utah leads at $113,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/electrical-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngElectrical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $76,550 at the 10th percentile, $120,630 median, $184,300 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electrical engineers - New Mexico leads at $158,520. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical engineers: 199,700 jobs in 2025 to 219,500 in 2035, +9.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/electrician-to-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngElectrical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $76,550 at the 10th percentile, $120,630 median, $184,300 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electrical engineers - New Mexico leads at $158,520. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical engineers: 199,700 jobs in 2025 to 219,500 in 2035, +9.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/electrician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electricians: 821,000 jobs in 2025 to 896,900 in 2035, +9.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrician-salary-percentiles.pngElectricians annual wage by percentile: $42,640 at the 10th percentile, $63,190 median, $108,510 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electricians - Oregon leads at $101,310. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/electronics-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electronics-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngElectronics Engineers, Except Computer annual wage by percentile: $81,840 at the 10th percentile, $130,220 median, $206,960 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electronics-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electronics engineers, except computer - California leads at $160,520. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electronics-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electronics engineers, except computer: 98,200 jobs in 2025 to 101,800 in 2035, +3.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/elevator-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/elevator-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for elevator and escalator installers and repairers: 24,700 jobs in 2025 to 26,100 in 2035, +5.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/elevator-mechanic-salary-percentiles.pngElevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers annual wage by percentile: $59,270 at the 10th percentile, $109,910 median, $158,890 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/elevator-mechanic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for elevator and escalator installers and repairers - Maine leads at $143,690. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/emt/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/emt-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for emergency medical technicians: 181,900 jobs in 2025 to 192,500 in 2035, +5.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/emt-salary-percentiles.pngEmergency Medical Technicians annual wage by percentile: $34,130 at the 10th percentile, $44,470 median, $62,500 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/emt-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for emergency medical technicians - Hawaii leads at $66,410. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/energy-auditor/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/energy-auditor-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for construction and building inspectors: 153,900 jobs in 2025 to 153,900 in 2035, +0.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/energy-auditor-salary-percentiles.pngConstruction and Building Inspectors annual wage by percentile: $47,140 at the 10th percentile, $74,690 median, $114,200 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/energy-auditor-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for construction and building inspectors - Alaska leads at $102,410. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/engineering-manager/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/engineering-manager-salary-percentiles.pngArchitectural and Engineering Managers annual wage by percentile: $120,810 at the 10th percentile, $171,270 median, $262,760 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/engineering-manager-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for architectural and engineering managers - New Mexico leads at $215,120. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/engineering-manager-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for architectural and engineering managers: 220,900 jobs in 2025 to 233,100 in 2035, +5.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/environmental-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngEnvironmental Engineers annual wage by percentile: $69,990 at the 10th percentile, $107,110 median, $162,220 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for environmental engineers - Louisiana leads at $130,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for environmental engineers: 39,100 jobs in 2025 to 41,600 in 2035, +6.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/environmental-scientist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-scientist-salary-percentiles.pngEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health annual wage by percentile: $52,520 at the 10th percentile, $82,220 median, $140,010 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-scientist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for environmental scientists and specialists, including health - District of Columbia leads at $132,620. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-scientist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for environmental scientists and specialists, including health: 93,400 jobs in 2025 to 99,200 in 2035, +6.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/environmental-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other - Oklahoma leads at $86,260. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for life, physical, and social science technicians, all other: 89,500 jobs in 2025 to 93,400 in 2035, +4.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/environmental-technician-salary-percentiles.pngLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other annual wage by percentile: $39,000 at the 10th percentile, $62,280 median, $102,690 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/esthetician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/esthetician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for skincare specialists: 104,200 jobs in 2025 to 113,300 in 2035, +8.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/esthetician-salary-percentiles.pngSkincare Specialists annual wage by percentile: $29,580 at the 10th percentile, $45,330 median, $82,050 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/esthetician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for skincare specialists - Washington leads at $79,320. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/exercise-physiologist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/exercise-physiologist-salary-percentiles.pngExercise Physiologists annual wage by percentile: $42,760 at the 10th percentile, $59,460 median, $80,560 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/exercise-physiologist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for exercise physiologists - Washington leads at $81,310. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/exercise-physiologist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for exercise physiologists: 21,200 jobs in 2025 to 23,900 in 2035, +12.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/facilities-manager/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/facilities-manager-salary-percentiles.pngFacilities Managers annual wage by percentile: $64,480 at the 10th percentile, $106,660 median, $176,120 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/facilities-manager-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for facilities managers - Washington leads at $139,990. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/facilities-manager-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for facilities managers: 165,900 jobs in 2025 to 173,500 in 2035, +4.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/firefighter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/firefighter-salary-percentiles.pngFirefighters annual wage by percentile: $34,910 at the 10th percentile, $59,280 median, $101,040 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/firefighter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for firefighters: 355,300 jobs in 2025 to 368,400 in 2035, +3.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/firefighter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for firefighters - New York leads at $100,960. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/flooring-installer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/flooring-installer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles: 29,800 jobs in 2025 to 32,400 in 2035, +9.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/flooring-installer-salary-percentiles.pngFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles annual wage by percentile: $37,600 at the 10th percentile, $56,460 median, $96,700 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/flooring-installer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles - Alaska leads at $92,860. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/floral-design/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/floral-design-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for floral designers: 45,200 jobs in 2025 to 42,700 in 2035, -5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/floral-design-salary-percentiles.pngFloral Designers annual wage by percentile: $28,600 at the 10th percentile, $37,360 median, $51,000 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/floral-design-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for floral designers - Alaska leads at $48,130. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/food-scientist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/food-scientist-salary-percentiles.pngFood Scientists and Technologists annual wage by percentile: $52,920 at the 10th percentile, $88,720 median, $145,280 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/food-scientist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for food scientists and technologists - South Carolina leads at $108,660. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/food-scientist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for food scientists and technologists: 14,100 jobs in 2025 to 14,900 in 2035, +6.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/freight-broker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/freight-broker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for logisticians: 255,100 jobs in 2025 to 300,000 in 2035, +17.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/freight-broker-salary-percentiles.pngLogisticians annual wage by percentile: $50,890 at the 10th percentile, $82,320 median, $133,160 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/freight-broker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for logisticians - Washington leads at $107,250. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/geoscientist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/geoscientist-salary-percentiles.pngGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers annual wage by percentile: $59,330 at the 10th percentile, $101,920 median, $200,230 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/geoscientist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers - Texas leads at $145,220. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/geoscientist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers: 25,400 jobs in 2025 to 26,700 in 2035, +5.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/graphic-design/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/graphic-design-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for graphic designers: 253,100 jobs in 2025 to 248,800 in 2035, -1.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/graphic-design-salary-percentiles.pngGraphic Designers annual wage by percentile: $39,520 at the 10th percentile, $62,960 median, $104,910 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/graphic-design-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for graphic designers - District of Columbia leads at $87,920. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/gunsmith/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/gunsmith-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other: 10,200 jobs in 2025 to 10,500 in 2035, +2.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/gunsmith-salary-percentiles.pngPrecision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other annual wage by percentile: $40,140 at the 10th percentile, $68,990 median, $102,990 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/gunsmith-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other - Alaska leads at $113,670. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/health-safety-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/health-safety-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors annual wage by percentile: $68,420 at the 10th percentile, $115,160 median, $171,250 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/health-safety-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors - California leads at $131,540. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/health-safety-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors: 22,300 jobs in 2025 to 23,500 in 2035, +5.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/heavy-equipment-operator/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/heavy-equipment-operator-salary-percentiles.pngOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators annual wage by percentile: $42,190 at the 10th percentile, $59,850 median, $101,090 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/heavy-equipment-operator-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators: 489,500 jobs in 2025 to 511,800 in 2035, +4.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/heavy-equipment-operator-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators - Hawaii leads at $115,860. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/hemodialysis-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hemodialysis-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for health technologists and technicians, all other: 185,600 jobs in 2025 to 196,400 in 2035, +5.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hemodialysis-technician-salary-percentiles.pngHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other annual wage by percentile: $38,180 at the 10th percentile, $50,290 median, $85,270 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hemodialysis-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for health technologists and technicians, all other - Wyoming leads at $80,520. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/home-building-inspector/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-building-inspector-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for construction and building inspectors: 153,900 jobs in 2025 to 153,900 in 2035, +0.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-building-inspector-salary-percentiles.pngConstruction and Building Inspectors annual wage by percentile: $47,140 at the 10th percentile, $74,690 median, $114,200 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-building-inspector-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for construction and building inspectors - Alaska leads at $102,410. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/home-security-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-security-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for security and fire alarm systems installers: 86,300 jobs in 2025 to 92,100 in 2035, +6.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-security-technician-salary-percentiles.pngSecurity and Fire Alarm Systems Installers annual wage by percentile: $38,800 at the 10th percentile, $60,070 median, $81,150 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/home-security-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for security and fire alarm systems installers - Alaska leads at $79,870. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/hvac-installer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-installer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers: 440,900 jobs in 2025 to 489,100 in 2035, +10.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-installer-salary-percentiles.pngHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers annual wage by percentile: $40,050 at the 10th percentile, $61,010 median, $95,210 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-installer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers - District of Columbia leads at $84,390. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/hvac-to-mechanical-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMechanical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $73,990 at the 10th percentile, $104,110 median, $164,340 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for mechanical engineers - New Mexico leads at $157,710. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for mechanical engineers: 298,500 jobs in 2025 to 332,000 in 2035, +11.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/hvac/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers: 440,900 jobs in 2025 to 489,100 in 2035, +10.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-salary-percentiles.pngHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers annual wage by percentile: $40,050 at the 10th percentile, $61,010 median, $95,210 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers - District of Columbia leads at $84,390. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/industrial-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngIndustrial Engineers annual wage by percentile: $74,370 at the 10th percentile, $102,440 median, $159,860 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for industrial engineers - Alaska leads at $156,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for industrial engineers: 365,100 jobs in 2025 to 410,600 in 2035, +12.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/industrial-production-manager/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-production-manager-salary-percentiles.pngIndustrial Production Managers annual wage by percentile: $78,000 at the 10th percentile, $126,060 median, $205,520 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-production-manager-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for industrial production managers - Delaware leads at $153,000. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-production-manager-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for industrial production managers: 252,100 jobs in 2025 to 258,600 in 2035, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/insulation-worker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/insulation-worker-salary-percentiles.pngInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall annual wage by percentile: $37,030 at the 10th percentile, $49,120 median, $78,190 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/insulation-worker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall: 45,100 jobs in 2025 to 46,200 in 2035, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/insulation-worker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall - Nebraska leads at $73,140. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/interior-designer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/interior-designer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for interior designers: 97,100 jobs in 2025 to 99,700 in 2035, +2.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/interior-designer-salary-percentiles.pngInterior Designers annual wage by percentile: $41,420 at the 10th percentile, $67,190 median, $114,140 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/interior-designer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for interior designers - District of Columbia leads at $98,450. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/ironworker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ironworker-salary-percentiles.pngStructural Iron and Steel Workers annual wage by percentile: $44,580 at the 10th percentile, $62,780 median, $108,260 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ironworker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for structural iron and steel workers: 68,300 jobs in 2025 to 70,400 in 2035, +3.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ironworker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for structural iron and steel workers - Massachusetts leads at $120,840. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/jewelry-designer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/jewelry-designer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers: 32,800 jobs in 2025 to 31,800 in 2035, -3.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/jewelry-designer-salary-percentiles.pngJewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers annual wage by percentile: $35,580 at the 10th percentile, $52,540 median, $87,540 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/jewelry-designer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers - Connecticut leads at $69,800. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/landscape-architect/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/landscape-architect-salary-percentiles.pngLandscape Architects annual wage by percentile: $54,770 at the 10th percentile, $79,870 median, $130,190 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/landscape-architect-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for landscape architects - Alabama leads at $101,220. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/landscape-architect-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for landscape architects: 23,500 jobs in 2025 to 24,500 in 2035, +4.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/legal-secretary/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/legal-secretary-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for legal secretaries and administrative assistants: 157,600 jobs in 2025 to 149,300 in 2035, -5.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/legal-secretary-salary-percentiles.pngLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants annual wage by percentile: $36,500 at the 10th percentile, $55,570 median, $91,730 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/legal-secretary-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for legal secretaries and administrative assistants - District of Columbia leads at $99,280. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/lineworker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/lineworker-salary-percentiles.pngElectrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers annual wage by percentile: $51,470 at the 10th percentile, $95,320 median, $128,690 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/lineworker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical power-line installers and repairers: 131,900 jobs in 2025 to 145,500 in 2035, +10.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/lineworker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electrical power-line installers and repairers - Hawaii leads at $134,340. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/locksmith/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/locksmith-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for locksmiths and safe repairers: 18,700 jobs in 2025 to 16,500 in 2035, -11.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/locksmith-salary-percentiles.pngLocksmiths and Safe Repairers annual wage by percentile: $35,530 at the 10th percentile, $51,320 median, $79,400 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/locksmith-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for locksmiths and safe repairers - District of Columbia leads at $76,740. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/logistician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/logistician-salary-percentiles.pngLogisticians annual wage by percentile: $50,890 at the 10th percentile, $82,320 median, $133,160 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/logistician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for logisticians - Washington leads at $107,250. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/logistician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for logisticians: 255,100 jobs in 2025 to 300,000 in 2035, +17.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/lpn-to-rn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/machinist-to-industrial-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngIndustrial Engineers annual wage by percentile: $74,370 at the 10th percentile, $102,440 median, $159,860 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for industrial engineers - Alaska leads at $156,510. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/industrial-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for industrial engineers: 365,100 jobs in 2025 to 410,600 in 2035, +12.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/maintenance-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/maintenance-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for maintenance and repair workers, general: 1,621,800 jobs in 2025 to 1,690,500 in 2035, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/maintenance-technician-salary-percentiles.pngMaintenance and Repair Workers, General annual wage by percentile: $35,350 at the 10th percentile, $49,590 median, $77,180 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/maintenance-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for maintenance and repair workers, general - District of Columbia leads at $60,310. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/marine-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMarine Engineers and Naval Architects annual wage by percentile: $83,010 at the 10th percentile, $112,230 median, $173,330 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for marine engineers and naval architects - District of Columbia leads at $172,330. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for marine engineers and naval architects: 8,400 jobs in 2025 to 8,900 in 2035, +6.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/marine-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-technician-salary-percentiles.pngMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians annual wage by percentile: $36,950 at the 10th percentile, $57,550 median, $79,330 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for motorboat mechanics and service technicians: 25,000 jobs in 2025 to 26,200 in 2035, +4.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/marine-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for motorboat mechanics and service technicians - Hawaii leads at $77,740. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/massage-therapy/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/massage-therapy-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for massage therapists: 155,400 jobs in 2025 to 179,100 in 2035, +15.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/massage-therapy-salary-percentiles.pngMassage Therapists annual wage by percentile: $33,640 at the 10th percentile, $58,450 median, $100,200 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/massage-therapy-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for massage therapists - Alaska leads at $134,930. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/mechanical-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMechanical Engineers annual wage by percentile: $73,990 at the 10th percentile, $104,110 median, $164,340 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for mechanical engineers - New Mexico leads at $157,710. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mechanical-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for mechanical engineers: 298,500 jobs in 2025 to 332,000 in 2035, +11.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-assistant-to-rn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-assistant-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Assistants annual wage by percentile: $36,050 at the 10th percentile, $45,690 median, $59,310 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical assistants: 833,900 jobs in 2025 to 941,500 in 2035, +12.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-assistant-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical assistants - Washington leads at $59,290. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-biller/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-biller-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Records Specialists annual wage by percentile: $37,000 at the 10th percentile, $51,140 median, $81,150 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-biller-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical records specialists: 200,700 jobs in 2025 to 216,300 in 2035, +7.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-biller-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical records specialists - District of Columbia leads at $72,040. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-billing-coding/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-billing-coding-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical records specialists: 200,700 jobs in 2025 to 216,300 in 2035, +7.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-billing-coding-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Records Specialists annual wage by percentile: $37,000 at the 10th percentile, $51,140 median, $81,150 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-billing-coding-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical records specialists - District of Columbia leads at $72,040. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-coder/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-coder-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Records Specialists annual wage by percentile: $37,000 at the 10th percentile, $51,140 median, $81,150 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-coder-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical records specialists: 200,700 jobs in 2025 to 216,300 in 2035, +7.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-coder-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical records specialists - District of Columbia leads at $72,040. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-dosimetrist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-dosimetrist-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Dosimetrists annual wage by percentile: $111,670 at the 10th percentile, $147,470 median, $185,450 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-dosimetrist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical dosimetrists - Washington leads at $189,280. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-dosimetrist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical dosimetrists: 3,500 jobs in 2025 to 3,700 in 2035, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/medical-office-administration/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-office-administration-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical secretaries and administrative assistants: 979,000 jobs in 2025 to 1,026,100 in 2035, +4.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-office-administration-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants annual wage by percentile: $35,930 at the 10th percentile, $45,930 median, $60,530 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-office-administration-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical secretaries and administrative assistants - Washington leads at $58,100. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/mental-health-tech/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mental-health-tech-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for psychiatric technicians: 161,500 jobs in 2025 to 197,500 in 2035, +22.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mental-health-tech-salary-percentiles.pngPsychiatric Technicians annual wage by percentile: $35,090 at the 10th percentile, $45,130 median, $60,750 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mental-health-tech-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for psychiatric technicians - District of Columbia leads at $67,430. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/millwright/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/millwright-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for millwrights: 40,700 jobs in 2025 to 41,000 in 2035, +0.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/millwright-salary-percentiles.pngMillwrights annual wage by percentile: $46,290 at the 10th percentile, $65,700 median, $93,600 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/millwright-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for millwrights - New Jersey leads at $107,540. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/mining-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mining-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers annual wage by percentile: $67,490 at the 10th percentile, $106,220 median, $169,990 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mining-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers - California leads at $158,130. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mining-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers: 6,200 jobs in 2025 to 6,400 in 2035, +3.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/motorcycle-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/motorcycle-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for motorcycle mechanics: 14,200 jobs in 2025 to 14,500 in 2035, +2.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/motorcycle-mechanic-salary-percentiles.pngMotorcycle Mechanics annual wage by percentile: $34,770 at the 10th percentile, $48,580 median, $74,400 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/motorcycle-mechanic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for motorcycle mechanics - New Hampshire leads at $62,890. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/mri-technologist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mri-technologist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for magnetic resonance imaging technologists: 43,900 jobs in 2025 to 47,300 in 2035, +7.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mri-technologist-salary-percentiles.pngMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists annual wage by percentile: $68,890 at the 10th percentile, $95,480 median, $127,670 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/mri-technologist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for magnetic resonance imaging technologists - District of Columbia leads at $128,710. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/nuclear-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nuclear-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngNuclear Engineers annual wage by percentile: $92,960 at the 10th percentile, $133,970 median, $196,290 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nuclear-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for nuclear engineers - District of Columbia leads at $195,190. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nuclear-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for nuclear engineers: 16,600 jobs in 2025 to 16,600 in 2035, +0.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/nursing-lpn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lpn-salary-percentiles.pngLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses annual wage by percentile: $49,740 at the 10th percentile, $64,400 median, $83,440 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lpn-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: 666,900 jobs in 2025 to 686,700 in 2035, +3.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lpn-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses - Washington leads at $83,150. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/nursing-lvn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lvn-salary-percentiles.pngLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses annual wage by percentile: $49,740 at the 10th percentile, $64,400 median, $83,440 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lvn-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: 666,900 jobs in 2025 to 686,700 in 2035, +3.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/nursing-lvn-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses - Washington leads at $83,150. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/occupational-therapy-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/occupational-therapy-assistant-salary-percentiles.pngOccupational Therapy Assistants annual wage by percentile: $51,490 at the 10th percentile, $72,300 median, $89,780 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/occupational-therapy-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for occupational therapy assistants: 52,200 jobs in 2025 to 63,400 in 2035, +21.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/occupational-therapy-assistant-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for occupational therapy assistants - Maryland leads at $82,010. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/optician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/optician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for opticians, dispensing: 74,300 jobs in 2025 to 77,400 in 2035, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/optician-salary-percentiles.pngOpticians, Dispensing annual wage by percentile: $35,610 at the 10th percentile, $47,260 median, $76,750 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/optician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for opticians, dispensing - Connecticut leads at $75,300. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/paralegal/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paralegal-salary-percentiles.pngParalegals and Legal Assistants annual wage by percentile: $44,740 at the 10th percentile, $62,890 median, $101,500 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paralegal-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for paralegals and legal assistants: 404,900 jobs in 2025 to 403,800 in 2035, -0.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paralegal-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for paralegals and legal assistants - District of Columbia leads at $89,750. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/paramedic-to-rn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/paramedic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paramedic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for paramedics: 102,200 jobs in 2025 to 108,000 in 2035, +5.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paramedic-salary-percentiles.pngParamedics annual wage by percentile: $44,230 at the 10th percentile, $60,600 median, $84,850 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paramedic-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for paramedics - Washington leads at $104,310. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/pastry-chef/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pastry-chef-salary-percentiles.pngBakers annual wage by percentile: $28,120 at the 10th percentile, $37,160 median, $49,020 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pastry-chef-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for bakers: 262,400 jobs in 2025 to 276,900 in 2035, +5.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pastry-chef-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for bakers - Hawaii leads at $46,710. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/patient-care-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/patient-care-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for nursing assistants: 1,505,900 jobs in 2025 to 1,544,900 in 2035, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/patient-care-technician-salary-percentiles.pngNursing Assistants annual wage by percentile: $33,940 at the 10th percentile, $42,260 median, $51,980 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/patient-care-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for nursing assistants - Oregon leads at $49,830. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/personal-trainer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/personal-trainer-salary-percentiles.pngExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors annual wage by percentile: $28,800 at the 10th percentile, $47,160 median, $83,100 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/personal-trainer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors: 388,400 jobs in 2025 to 416,900 in 2035, +7.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/personal-trainer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors - Massachusetts leads at $64,620. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/petroleum-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/petroleum-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngPetroleum Engineers annual wage by percentile: $81,440 at the 10th percentile, $144,910 median, $253,200 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/petroleum-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for petroleum engineers - Alaska leads at $206,290. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/petroleum-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for petroleum engineers: 18,500 jobs in 2025 to 18,800 in 2035, +2.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/pharmacy-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pharmacy-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for pharmacy technicians: 471,200 jobs in 2025 to 501,300 in 2035, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pharmacy-technician-salary-percentiles.pngPharmacy Technicians annual wage by percentile: $36,020 at the 10th percentile, $45,750 median, $61,040 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pharmacy-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for pharmacy technicians - Washington leads at $58,900. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/phlebotomy-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/phlebotomy-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for phlebotomists: 143,900 jobs in 2025 to 153,700 in 2035, +6.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/phlebotomy-technician-salary-percentiles.pngPhlebotomists annual wage by percentile: $35,780 at the 10th percentile, $45,230 median, $58,780 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/phlebotomy-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for phlebotomists - California leads at $56,040. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/physical-therapy-aide/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/physical-therapy-aide-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for physical therapist aides: 49,000 jobs in 2025 to 51,000 in 2035, +4.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/physical-therapy-aide-salary-percentiles.pngPhysical Therapist Aides annual wage by percentile: $25,360 at the 10th percentile, $35,240 median, $47,780 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/physical-therapy-aide-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for physical therapist aides - Alaska leads at $55,760. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/pilot/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pilot-salary-percentiles.pngAirline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers annual wage by percentile: $106,710 at the 10th percentile, $232,140 median, $463,830 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pilot-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers: 104,600 jobs in 2025 to 113,300 in 2035, +8.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pilot-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers - Georgia leads at $618,090. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/pipefitter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pipefitter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters: 510,600 jobs in 2025 to 545,200 in 2035, +6.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pipefitter-salary-percentiles.pngPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters annual wage by percentile: $44,150 at the 10th percentile, $63,800 median, $108,420 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pipefitter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters - District of Columbia leads at $101,020. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/plumber/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/plumber-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters: 510,600 jobs in 2025 to 545,200 in 2035, +6.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/plumber-salary-percentiles.pngPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters annual wage by percentile: $44,150 at the 10th percentile, $63,800 median, $108,420 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/plumber-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters - District of Columbia leads at $101,020. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/radiology-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/radiology-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for radiologic technologists and technicians: 234,200 jobs in 2025 to 246,000 in 2035, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/radiology-technician-salary-percentiles.pngRadiologic Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $55,980 at the 10th percentile, $80,110 median, $118,660 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/radiology-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for radiologic technologists and technicians - California leads at $121,260. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/refrigeration-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/refrigeration-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers: 440,900 jobs in 2025 to 489,100 in 2035, +10.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/refrigeration-technician-salary-percentiles.pngHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers annual wage by percentile: $40,050 at the 10th percentile, $61,010 median, $95,210 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/refrigeration-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers - District of Columbia leads at $84,390. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/registered-nurse/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/respiratory-therapist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/respiratory-therapist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for respiratory therapists: 142,000 jobs in 2025 to 154,200 in 2035, +8.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/respiratory-therapist-salary-percentiles.pngRespiratory Therapists annual wage by percentile: $63,660 at the 10th percentile, $82,280 median, $118,050 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/respiratory-therapist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for respiratory therapists - District of Columbia leads at $111,950. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/rn-to-bsn/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-salary-percentiles.pngRegistered Nurses annual wage by percentile: $68,940 at the 10th percentile, $97,550 median, $137,470 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for registered nurses - California leads at $140,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/registered-nurse-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for registered nurses: 3,465,400 jobs in 2025 to 3,660,100 in 2035, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/robotics-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/robotics-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians: 96,900 jobs in 2025 to 99,200 in 2035, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/robotics-technician-salary-percentiles.pngElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $49,510 at the 10th percentile, $78,190 median, $115,700 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/robotics-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians - Wyoming leads at $99,840. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/roofer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/roofer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for roofers: 166,900 jobs in 2025 to 175,600 in 2035, +5.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/roofer-salary-percentiles.pngRoofers annual wage by percentile: $37,460 at the 10th percentile, $55,440 median, $81,720 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/roofer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for roofers - Illinois leads at $77,900. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/sheet-metal-worker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sheet-metal-worker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for sheet metal workers: 131,100 jobs in 2025 to 134,400 in 2035, +2.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sheet-metal-worker-salary-percentiles.pngSheet Metal Workers annual wage by percentile: $38,630 at the 10th percentile, $61,800 median, $105,650 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sheet-metal-worker-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for sheet metal workers - Washington leads at $98,550. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/ship-officer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ship-officer-salary-percentiles.pngCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels annual wage by percentile: $47,420 at the 10th percentile, $92,460 median, $170,640 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ship-officer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels - Maryland leads at $138,950. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/ship-officer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels: 41,300 jobs in 2025 to 42,900 in 2035, +4.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/solar-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/solar-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for solar photovoltaic installers: 31,100 jobs in 2025 to 42,400 in 2035, +36.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/solar-technician-salary-percentiles.pngSolar Photovoltaic Installers annual wage by percentile: $41,600 at the 10th percentile, $53,140 median, $79,970 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/solar-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for solar photovoltaic installers - New Jersey leads at $78,950. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/sonography-ultrasound/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sonography-ultrasound-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for diagnostic medical sonographers: 92,200 jobs in 2025 to 105,100 in 2035, +13.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sonography-ultrasound-salary-percentiles.pngDiagnostic Medical Sonographers annual wage by percentile: $67,820 at the 10th percentile, $96,590 median, $129,370 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sonography-ultrasound-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers - California leads at $128,530. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/steamfitter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/steamfitter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters: 510,600 jobs in 2025 to 545,200 in 2035, +6.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/steamfitter-salary-percentiles.pngPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters annual wage by percentile: $44,150 at the 10th percentile, $63,800 median, $108,420 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/steamfitter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters - District of Columbia leads at $101,020. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/sterile-processing-tech/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sterile-processing-tech-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical equipment preparers: 79,900 jobs in 2025 to 88,600 in 2035, +10.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sterile-processing-tech-salary-percentiles.pngMedical Equipment Preparers annual wage by percentile: $36,410 at the 10th percentile, $47,700 median, $69,950 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/sterile-processing-tech-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for medical equipment preparers - California leads at $61,370. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/substance-abuse-counselor/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/substance-abuse-counselor-salary-percentiles.pngSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors annual wage by percentile: $38,940 at the 10th percentile, $59,350 median, $97,590 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/substance-abuse-counselor-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors - Alaska leads at $80,770. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/substance-abuse-counselor-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors: 533,400 jobs in 2025 to 631,400 in 2035, +18.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/surgical-tech/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surgical-tech-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for surgical technologists: 118,400 jobs in 2025 to 124,300 in 2035, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surgical-tech-salary-percentiles.pngSurgical Technologists annual wage by percentile: $45,940 at the 10th percentile, $64,650 median, $96,940 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surgical-tech-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for surgical technologists - Hawaii leads at $82,640. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/surveyor/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surveyor-salary-percentiles.pngSurveyors annual wage by percentile: $46,880 at the 10th percentile, $75,440 median, $125,590 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surveyor-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for surveyors - California leads at $105,330. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surveyor-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for surveyors: 52,000 jobs in 2025 to 55,000 in 2035, +5.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/tile-setter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tile-setter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for tile and stone setters: 45,200 jobs in 2025 to 49,600 in 2035, +9.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tile-setter-salary-percentiles.pngTile and Stone Setters annual wage by percentile: $37,140 at the 10th percentile, $55,690 median, $86,110 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tile-setter-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for tile and stone setters - Massachusetts leads at $81,150. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/tower-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tower-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers: 143,100 jobs in 2025 to 138,400 in 2035, -3.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tower-technician-salary-percentiles.pngTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers annual wage by percentile: $44,240 at the 10th percentile, $63,890 median, $96,730 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tower-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers - Alaska leads at $95,850. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/travel-agent/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/travel-agent-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for travel agents: 61,500 jobs in 2025 to 61,700 in 2035, +0.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/travel-agent-salary-percentiles.pngTravel Agents annual wage by percentile: $34,610 at the 10th percentile, $50,160 median, $76,660 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/travel-agent-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for travel agents - Nevada leads at $63,400. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/truck-driver/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/truck-driver-salary-percentiles.pngHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers annual wage by percentile: $40,140 at the 10th percentile, $58,640 median, $79,380 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/truck-driver-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers: 2,221,200 jobs in 2025 to 2,305,000 in 2035, +3.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/truck-driver-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers - Alaska leads at $70,100. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/veterinary-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers: 132,100 jobs in 2025 to 144,200 in 2035, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-assistant-salary-percentiles.pngVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers annual wage by percentile: $30,120 at the 10th percentile, $38,150 median, $49,150 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-assistant-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers - Rhode Island leads at $49,770. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/veterinary-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians: 131,400 jobs in 2025 to 143,800 in 2035, +9.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technician-salary-percentiles.pngVeterinary Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $35,710 at the 10th percentile, $47,380 median, $63,180 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for veterinary technologists and technicians - District of Columbia leads at $61,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/veterinary-technologist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technologist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians: 131,400 jobs in 2025 to 143,800 in 2035, +9.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technologist-salary-percentiles.pngVeterinary Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $35,710 at the 10th percentile, $47,380 median, $63,180 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/veterinary-technologist-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for veterinary technologists and technicians - District of Columbia leads at $61,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/water-damage-restoration-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/water-damage-restoration-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for miscellaneous construction and related workers: 29,500 jobs in 2025 to 30,600 in 2035, +3.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/water-damage-restoration-technician-salary-percentiles.pngMiscellaneous Construction and Related Workers annual wage by percentile: $36,510 at the 10th percentile, $49,910 median, $78,700 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/water-damage-restoration-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for miscellaneous construction and related workers - Maine leads at $75,340. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/web-designer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/web-designer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for web and digital interface designers - California leads at $136,110. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/web-designer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for web and digital interface designers: 132,700 jobs in 2025 to 140,800 in 2035, +6.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/web-designer-salary-percentiles.pngWeb and Digital Interface Designers annual wage by percentile: $53,750 at the 10th percentile, $104,000 median, $201,550 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/welder-to-welding-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMaterials Engineers annual wage by percentile: $72,300 at the 10th percentile, $112,860 median, $175,720 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for materials engineers - New Mexico leads at $165,600. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for materials engineers: 23,800 jobs in 2025 to 25,600 in 2035, +7.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/welder/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welder-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers: 437,700 jobs in 2025 to 448,100 in 2035, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welder-salary-percentiles.pngWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers annual wage by percentile: $39,240 at the 10th percentile, $53,750 median, $77,530 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welder-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers - Alaska leads at $80,840. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/welding-engineer/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-salary-percentiles.pngMaterials Engineers annual wage by percentile: $72,300 at the 10th percentile, $112,860 median, $175,720 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for materials engineers - New Mexico leads at $165,600. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welding-engineer-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for materials engineers: 23,800 jobs in 2025 to 25,600 in 2035, +7.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/wind-turbine-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/wind-turbine-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for wind turbine service technicians: 11,800 jobs in 2025 to 15,300 in 2035, +29.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/wind-turbine-technician-salary-percentiles.pngWind Turbine Service Technicians annual wage by percentile: $49,230 at the 10th percentile, $64,120 median, $92,460 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/wind-turbine-technician-top-states-wage.pngTop-paying states for wind turbine service technicians - New York leads at $81,330. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. https://tradecareerpath.com/trades/woodworker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/woodworker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters: 81,800 jobs in 2025 to 79,400 in 2035, -2.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/woodworker-salary-percentiles.pngCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters annual wage by percentile: $35,650 at the 10th percentile, $46,680 median, $63,720 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release.