|
Carpenter
|
$60,510
|
6 months – 4 years (trade school or apprenticeship) |
Optional (apprenticeship recommended) |
|
Construction Worker
|
$58,290
|
3–12 months (apprenticeship or on-the-job) |
Varies (OSHA 10/30; state contractor license for supervisors) |
|
Flooring Installer
|
N/A
|
6–12 months (on-the-job + coursework) |
Optional (apprenticeship recommended) |
|
Plumber
|
$64,630
|
4–5 years (apprenticeship) |
Yes (state licensing) |
|
Welder
|
$57,000
|
6–18 months (trade school or apprenticeship) |
Optional (AWS certification preferred) |
|
Construction Manager
|
$103,500
|
2–4 years (degree or field experience) |
Varies (contractor license in many states) |
|
Home Inspector
|
$72,790
|
2–6 months (state-approved course) |
Yes in many states (state license) |
|
Mold Inspector
|
N/A
|
3–12 months (coursework + field hours) |
Varies (state license or industry certification) |
|
Electrician
|
$70,160
|
4–5 years (apprenticeship) |
Yes (state licensing) |
|
HVAC Technician
|
$63,580
|
6 months – 2 years (certificate or associate) |
Yes (EPA 608 and state licensing) |
|
Lineworker
|
$107,770
|
3–4 years (joint apprenticeship) |
Yes (apprenticeship + utility certifications) |
|
Solar Installer
|
$103,880
|
3–12 months (bootcamp or apprenticeship) |
Optional (NABCEP certification beneficial) |
|
Tower Technician
|
$103,050
|
3–9 months (tower climbing school + field training) |
Yes (OSHA/NRF safety + CPR certifications) |
|
Wind Turbine Technician
|
N/A
|
1–2 years (associate or technical diploma) |
Yes (industry safety certifications) |
|
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)
|
$63,010
|
18–30 months (Part 147 school or apprenticeship) |
Yes (FAA A&P license) |
|
Auto Mechanic
|
$50,690
|
6–12 months (trade school or apprenticeship) |
Optional (ASE certifications preferred) |
|
Automotive Technician
|
$50,690
|
9–18 months (advanced diploma or apprenticeship) |
Optional (ASE certifications preferred) |
|
CNC Machinist
|
$59,490
|
9–24 months (certificate or apprenticeship) |
Optional (NIMS certification beneficial) |
|
Diesel Technician
|
$64,690
|
1–2 years (associate or apprenticeship) |
Optional (ASE or OEM certifications) |
|
Gunsmith
|
$57,200
|
6–18 months (certificate or apprenticeship) |
Optional (NRA/NSTC credentials beneficial) |
|
Heavy Equipment Operator
|
$76,030
|
6–12 months (trade school or union program) |
Optional (CDL required for many roles) |
|
Maintenance Technician
|
$49,920
|
6–12 months (trade school or on-the-job) |
Optional (CMRT or OEM certifications) |
|
Truck Driver (CDL)
|
$59,710
|
3–6 months (CDL program) |
Yes (CDL Class A or B) |
|
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
|
$44,160
|
4–12 weeks (state-approved program) |
Yes (state CNA exam) |
|
Patient Care Technician
|
$44,160
|
4–12 months (certificate + clinical hours) |
Yes (CNA license + PCT certification in many hospitals) |
|
Hemodialysis Technician
|
$55,840
|
4–12 months (certificate + clinical hours) |
Yes (state certification or BONENT/CCHT credential) |
|
Home Health Aide
|
$41,890
|
3–6 months (training + competency exam) |
Yes in many states (state-approved HHA program) |
|
Medical Assistant
|
$45,820
|
9–12 months (certificate or diploma) |
Optional (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) |
|
Mental Health Technician
|
$48,520
|
6–12 months (certificate + clinical experience) |
Varies (state registration + employer training) |
|
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
|
$77,940
|
12–18 months (state-approved program) |
Yes (state license via NCLEX-PN) |
|
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
|
$77,940
|
12–18 months (state-approved program) |
Yes (state license via NCLEX-PN) |
|
Dental Assistant
|
$48,060
|
9–18 months (diploma or associate program) |
Varies (CDA, RDA, or state license) |
|
EKG Technician
|
$100,040
|
3–9 months (certificate program) |
Optional (CET, CCT, or AMCA) |
|
Pharmacy Technician
|
$37,730
|
6–12 months (certificate or on-the-job) |
Varies (state license or PTCB/ExCPT) |
|
Phlebotomy Technician
|
$47,650
|
4–6 months (certificate + clinical practice) |
Yes in many states (national certification preferred) |
|
Radiologic Technologist
|
$84,630
|
2 years (associate degree) |
Yes (ARRT registration + state license) |
|
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
|
$99,650
|
18–24 months (accredited associate or certificate) |
Yes (ARDMS/CCI credential; state license in some areas) |
|
Sterile Processing Technician
|
$51,980
|
6–12 months (certificate + clinical hours) |
Yes in many states (CRCST or CBSPD certification) |
|
Surgical Technologist
|
$68,280
|
12–24 months (accredited surgical tech program) |
Yes in many states (NBSTSA or NCCT certification) |
|
Optician
|
$50,380
|
9–24 months (apprenticeship or associate) |
Yes in many states (state license or ABO-NCLE) |
|
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
|
$63,330
|
9–24 months (certificate or associate) |
Optional (CPC, CCA, or CBCS) |
|
Medical Office Administrator
|
$47,540
|
9–18 months (certificate or associate) |
Optional (CMAA or CEHRS certification) |
|
Occupational Therapy Assistant
|
$63,590
|
2 years (accredited associate degree) |
Yes (state license via NBCOT exam) |
|
Physical Therapy Aide
|
$32,610
|
3–12 months (certificate or employer training) |
Optional (on-the-job + certificate programs) |
|
Massage Therapist
|
N/A
|
9–18 months (state-approved school) |
Yes (state license) |
|
Personal Trainer
|
$43,980
|
3–6 months (exam prep + practicum) |
Yes (national certification required by many employers) |
|
Dog Trainer
|
N/A
|
6–12 months (mentorship or certificate) |
Optional (industry certifications preferred) |
|
Veterinary Assistant
|
$48,050
|
6–12 months (certificate + hands-on experience) |
Optional (AVMA-approved assistant credential) |
|
Veterinary Technician
|
$42,230
|
2 years (associate degree) |
Yes (VTNE and state license) |
|
Beauty Professional
|
$30,510
|
9–15 months (state-approved school) |
Yes (state cosmetology license) |
|
Cosmetologist
|
$30,510
|
9–18 months (state-approved school) |
Yes (state cosmetology license) |
|
Esthetician
|
$38,310
|
4–9 months (state-approved program) |
Yes (state esthetics license) |
|
Culinary Chef
|
$42,032
|
1–2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) |
Optional (ServSafe + local food handler permit) |
|
Pastry Chef
|
$42,032
|
9–18 months (baking & pastry diploma or apprenticeship) |
Optional (ServSafe; ACF certification boosts prospects) |
|
Bookkeeper
|
$53,730
|
6–12 months (certificate or on-the-job) |
Optional (CB or CPB certification beneficial) |
|
Digital Court Reporter
|
N/A
|
6–12 months (certificate program) |
Optional (AAERT certification preferred) |
|
Paralegal
|
$54,540
|
12–24 months (certificate or associate) |
Optional (ABA-approved certificate beneficial) |
