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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $97,050 | 4.5% |
| Carpenter | $62,870 | 4.5% |
| Welder | $59,450 | 2.2% |
| Flooring Installer | $56,460 | 9.5% |
| Construction Worker | $50,860 | 7.3% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | $131,420 | 8.7% |
| Home Inspector | $84,510 | -0.8% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Lineworker | $131,090 | 6.6% |
| Electrician | $101,310 | 9.5% |
| Solar Installer | $66,320 | 42.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,940 | 8.1% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $61,820 | 49.9% |
| Tower Technician | $61,020 | 8.6% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) | $82,850 | 4.0% |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $73,430 | 3.6% |
| Gunsmith | $68,350 | 2.0% |
| Diesel Technician | $63,970 | 2.4% |
| CNC Machinist | $63,820 | 0.0% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $61,980 | 4.0% |
| Auto Mechanic | $58,520 | 4.2% |
| Automotive Technician | $58,520 | 4.2% |
| Maintenance Technician | $54,350 | 3.8% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $80,470 | 2.6% |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | $80,470 | 2.6% |
| Hemodialysis Technician | $60,390 | 5.2% |
| Mental Health Technician | $59,820 | 20.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $50,410 | 12.5% |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $49,830 | 2.3% |
| Patient Care Technician | $49,830 | 2.3% |
| Home Health Aide | $44,410 | 17.0% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $120,220 | 13.0% |
| Radiologic Technologist | $102,290 | 4.3% |
| EKG Technician | $99,240 | 3.0% |
| Surgical Technologist | $81,390 | 4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $59,490 | 6.4% |
| Pharmacy Technician | $54,900 | 6.4% |
| Optician | $49,210 | 2.9% |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $49,160 | 5.6% |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $48,890 | 10.0% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | $59,000 | 7.1% |
| Medical Office Administrator | $50,130 | 4.2% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapist | $86,970 | 15.4% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,850 | 19.2% |
| Personal Trainer | $58,510 | 11.9% |
| Physical Therapy Aide | $36,060 | 2.8% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technician | $55,810 | 9.1% |
| Dog Trainer | $55,520 | 5.1% |
| Veterinary Assistant | $44,370 | 8.7% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty Professional | $57,580 | 5.6% |
| Cosmetologist | $57,580 | 5.6% |
| Esthetician | $52,110 | 6.7% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Chef | $44,393 | 7.1% |
| Pastry Chef | $44,393 | 7.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Court Reporter | $72,420 | -0.3% |
| Paralegal | $61,490 | 0.2% |
| Bookkeeper | $54,060 | -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 2025. State data (Oregon) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade career guide using BLS, DOL, and state licensing data. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
