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| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Welder | $47,100 | 2.2% |
| Plumber | $49,700 | 4.5% |
| Flooring Installer | $47,650 | 9.5% |
| Construction Worker | $37,020 | 7.3% |
| Carpenter | $46,320 | 4.5% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Home Inspector | $52,970 | -0.8% |
| Construction Manager | $87,160 | 8.7% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Technician | $62,580 | 49.9% |
| Tower Technician | $57,960 | -3.1% |
| Solar Installer | $48,910 | 42.1% |
| Lineworker | $79,140 | 6.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $47,240 | 8.1% |
| Electrician | $49,420 | 9.5% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $49,520 | 4.0% |
| Maintenance Technician | $40,870 | 3.8% |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $45,170 | 3.6% |
| Gunsmith | $46,260 | 2.4% |
| Diesel Technician | $51,300 | 2.4% |
| CNC Machinist | $48,820 | 0.0% |
| Automotive Technician | $43,830 | 4.2% |
| Auto Mechanic | $43,830 | 4.2% |
| Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) | $50,290 | 4.0% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Technician | $31,990 | 2.3% |
| Mental Health Technician | $33,090 | 20.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,150 | 12.5% |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | $51,030 | 2.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $51,030 | 2.6% |
| Home Health Aide | $27,110 | 17.0% |
| Hemodialysis Technician | $39,260 | 5.2% |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $31,990 | 2.3% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technologist | $53,400 | 4.5% |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $37,050 | 10.0% |
| Radiologic Technologist | $60,430 | 4.3% |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $36,870 | 5.6% |
| Pharmacy Technician | $37,380 | 6.4% |
| Optician | $45,440 | 2.9% |
| EKG Technician | $70,930 | 3.0% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $78,500 | 13.0% |
| Dental Assistant | $37,680 | 6.4% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Administrator | $35,910 | 4.2% |
| Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | $39,920 | 7.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Aide | $28,670 | 2.8% |
| Personal Trainer | $39,920 | 11.9% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,340 | 19.2% |
| Massage Therapist | $31,280 | 15.4% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technician | $34,880 | 9.1% |
| Veterinary Assistant | $30,550 | 8.7% |
| Dog Trainer | $42,460 | 5.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Esthetician | $37,250 | 6.7% |
| Cosmetologist | $26,450 | 5.6% |
| Beauty Professional | $26,450 | 5.6% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Pastry Chef | $30,810 | 7.1% |
| Culinary Chef | $30,810 | 7.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | $46,940 | 0.2% |
| Digital Court Reporter | $54,730 | -0.3% |
| Bookkeeper | $40,070 | -5.8% |
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Arkansas) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
