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 - Wind Turbine Service Technicians leads at +49.9%. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. https://tradecareerpath.com/guides/highest-paying-trades/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/highest-paying-trades-no-degree.pngHighest-paying trades that need no college degree: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $109,910 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 - Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $109,910. 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: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers leads at $109,910 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/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: 139,400 jobs in 2024 to 145,000 in 2034, +4.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 37,300 jobs in 2024 to 38,300 in 2034, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/auto-body-repair-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/auto-body-repair-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for automotive body and related repairers: 172,600 jobs in 2024 to 175,400 in 2034, +1.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 805,600 jobs in 2024 to 839,200 in 2034, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 805,600 jobs in 2024 to 839,200 in 2034, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 575,200 jobs in 2024 to 607,400 in 2034, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/boilermaker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/boilermaker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for boilermakers: 10,400 jobs in 2024 to 10,100 in 2034, -2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 1,613,400 jobs in 2024 to 1,519,100 in 2034, -5.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 74,100 jobs in 2024 to 76,400 in 2034, +3.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 86,000 jobs in 2024 to 84,700 in 2034, -1.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/carpenter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for carpenters: 959,000 jobs in 2024 to 1,002,100 in 2034, +4.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/certified-nursing-assistant/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/certified-nursing-assistant-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for nursing assistants: 1,441,500 jobs in 2024 to 1,474,000 in 2034, +2.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/cnc-machinist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/cnc-machinist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for machinists: 299,500 jobs in 2024 to 299,600 in 2034, +0.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 550,300 jobs in 2024 to 598,400 in 2034, +8.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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-worker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/construction-worker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for construction laborers: 1,457,000 jobs in 2024 to 1,563,400 in 2034, +7.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 93,700 jobs in 2024 to 94,300 in 2034, +0.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 575,200 jobs in 2024 to 607,400 in 2034, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/crane-operator/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/crane-operator-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for crane and tower operators: 42,300 jobs in 2024 to 43,500 in 2034, +3.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/culinary-chef/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/culinary-chef-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for chefs and head cooks: 197,300 jobs in 2024 to 211,300 in 2034, +7.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 381,900 jobs in 2024 to 406,300 in 2034, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 178,800 jobs in 2024 to 188,100 in 2034, +5.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 319,900 jobs in 2024 to 327,700 in 2034, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 17,700 jobs in 2024 to 17,700 in 2034, -0.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 47,300 jobs in 2024 to 49,800 in 2034, +5.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 103,100 jobs in 2024 to 107,400 in 2034, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 64,700 jobs in 2024 to 66,600 in 2034, +3.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/electrician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/electrician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electricians: 818,700 jobs in 2024 to 896,100 in 2034, +9.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/elevator-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/elevator-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for elevator and escalator installers and repairers: 24,200 jobs in 2024 to 25,400 in 2034, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 181,000 jobs in 2024 to 190,200 in 2034, +5.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 147,600 jobs in 2024 to 146,500 in 2034, -0.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 83,200 jobs in 2024 to 86,200 in 2034, +3.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 97,400 jobs in 2024 to 103,900 in 2034, +6.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 344,900 jobs in 2024 to 356,700 in 2034, +3.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 33,700 jobs in 2024 to 36,900 in 2034, +9.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 43,800 jobs in 2024 to 41,200 in 2034, -5.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/freight-broker/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/freight-broker-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for logisticians: 241,000 jobs in 2024 to 281,300 in 2034, +16.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/graphic-design/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/graphic-design-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for graphic designers: 265,900 jobs in 2024 to 271,500 in 2034, +2.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 10,800 jobs in 2024 to 11,000 in 2034, +2.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 489,300 jobs in 2024 to 507,100 in 2034, +3.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 178,800 jobs in 2024 to 188,100 in 2034, +5.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 147,600 jobs in 2024 to 146,500 in 2034, -0.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 85,900 jobs in 2024 to 94,900 in 2034, +10.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 425,200 jobs in 2024 to 459,700 in 2034, +8.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/hvac-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers: 425,200 jobs in 2024 to 459,700 in 2034, +8.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 40,200 jobs in 2024 to 41,700 in 2034, +3.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 87,100 jobs in 2024 to 89,900 in 2034, +3.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 65,700 jobs in 2024 to 68,600 in 2034, +4.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 35,100 jobs in 2024 to 33,200 in 2034, -5.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/legal-secretary/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/legal-secretary-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for legal secretaries and administrative assistants: 156,300 jobs in 2024 to 147,300 in 2034, -5.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 127,400 jobs in 2024 to 135,800 in 2034, +6.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 18,800 jobs in 2024 to 17,200 in 2034, -8.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/maintenance-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/maintenance-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for maintenance and repair workers, general: 1,629,700 jobs in 2024 to 1,692,100 in 2034, +3.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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-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: 26,200 jobs in 2024 to 27,800 in 2034, +6.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 168,000 jobs in 2024 to 193,900 in 2034, +15.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 811,000 jobs in 2024 to 912,200 in 2034, +12.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 194,800 jobs in 2024 to 208,600 in 2034, +7.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 194,800 jobs in 2024 to 208,600 in 2034, +7.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 194,800 jobs in 2024 to 208,600 in 2034, +7.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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-office-administration/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/medical-office-administration-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for medical secretaries and administrative assistants: 850,000 jobs in 2024 to 885,300 in 2034, +4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 144,500 jobs in 2024 to 173,300 in 2034, +20.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 41,300 jobs in 2024 to 41,300 in 2034, +0.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/motorcycle-mechanic/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/motorcycle-mechanic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for motorcycle mechanics: 14,900 jobs in 2024 to 15,700 in 2034, +5.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 44,100 jobs in 2024 to 47,200 in 2034, +7.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/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: 651,400 jobs in 2024 to 668,500 in 2034, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 651,400 jobs in 2024 to 668,500 in 2034, +2.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 49,200 jobs in 2024 to 58,700 in 2034, +19.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 79,900 jobs in 2024 to 82,200 in 2034, +2.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 376,200 jobs in 2024 to 376,800 in 2034, +0.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/paramedic-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for paramedics: 101,900 jobs in 2024 to 107,000 in 2034, +5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 249,100 jobs in 2024 to 263,200 in 2034, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 1,441,500 jobs in 2024 to 1,474,000 in 2034, +2.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 370,100 jobs in 2024 to 414,200 in 2034, +11.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/pharmacy-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/pharmacy-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for pharmacy technicians: 490,400 jobs in 2024 to 521,800 in 2034, +6.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 139,700 jobs in 2024 to 147,500 in 2034, +5.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 45,600 jobs in 2024 to 46,900 in 2034, +2.8% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 100,000 jobs in 2024 to 103,900 in 2034, +3.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 504,500 jobs in 2024 to 527,200 in 2034, +4.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 504,500 jobs in 2024 to 527,200 in 2034, +4.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 228,000 jobs in 2024 to 237,800 in 2034, +4.3% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 425,200 jobs in 2024 to 459,700 in 2034, +8.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/respiratory-therapist/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/respiratory-therapist-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for respiratory therapists: 139,600 jobs in 2024 to 156,400 in 2034, +12.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/robotics-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/robotics-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians: 93,700 jobs in 2024 to 94,300 in 2034, +0.6% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 166,700 jobs in 2024 to 176,500 in 2034, +5.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 127,000 jobs in 2024 to 130,100 in 2034, +2.4% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/solar-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/solar-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for solar photovoltaic installers: 28,600 jobs in 2024 to 40,600 in 2034, +42.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 90,000 jobs in 2024 to 101,700 in 2034, +13.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 504,500 jobs in 2024 to 527,200 in 2034, +4.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 76,500 jobs in 2024 to 84,200 in 2034, +10.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/surgical-tech/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/surgical-tech-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for surgical technologists: 115,600 jobs in 2024 to 120,800 in 2034, +4.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/tile-setter/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/tile-setter-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for tile and stone setters: 52,600 jobs in 2024 to 58,000 in 2034, +10.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 156,900 jobs in 2024 to 150,400 in 2034, -4.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 65,700 jobs in 2024 to 67,200 in 2034, +2.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 2,235,100 jobs in 2024 to 2,324,400 in 2034, +4.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 117,800 jobs in 2024 to 128,100 in 2034, +8.7% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 134,200 jobs in 2024 to 146,400 in 2034, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 134,200 jobs in 2024 to 146,400 in 2034, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 35,000 jobs in 2024 to 36,200 in 2034, +3.5% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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: 128,900 jobs in 2024 to 137,900 in 2034, +7.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/welder-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers: 457,300 jobs in 2024 to 467,200 in 2034, +2.2% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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/wind-turbine-technician/ https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/wind-turbine-technician-employment-projection.pngProjected job growth for wind turbine service technicians: 13,600 jobs in 2024 to 20,500 in 2034, +49.9% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. 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 patternmakers, wood: 500 jobs in 2024 to 400 in 2034, -5.0% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. https://tradecareerpath.com/charts/woodworker-salary-percentiles.pngPatternmakers, Wood annual wage by percentile: $37,600 at the 10th percentile, $49,630 median, $83,780 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release.