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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 | $81,210 | 4.5% |
| Carpenter | $61,660 | 4.5% |
| Welder | $58,410 | 2.2% |
| Construction Worker | $56,100 | 7.3% |
| Flooring Installer | $52,860 | 9.5% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | $114,190 | 8.7% |
| Home Inspector | $75,610 | -0.8% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Lineworker | $105,820 | 6.6% |
| Electrician | $76,540 | 9.5% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $64,120 | 49.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,710 | 8.1% |
| Tower Technician | $57,740 | 8.6% |
| Solar Installer | $49,770 | 42.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $75,280 | 3.6% |
| Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) | $73,930 | 4.0% |
| Gunsmith | $68,990 | 2.0% |
| Diesel Technician | $62,450 | 2.4% |
| CNC Machinist | $59,110 | 0.0% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $58,610 | 4.0% |
| Maintenance Technician | $55,810 | 3.8% |
| Auto Mechanic | $54,350 | 4.2% |
| Automotive Technician | $54,350 | 4.2% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $63,760 | 2.6% |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | $63,760 | 2.6% |
| Hemodialysis Technician | $51,350 | 5.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $48,680 | 12.5% |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $45,130 | 2.3% |
| Patient Care Technician | $45,130 | 2.3% |
| Mental Health Technician | $40,290 | 20.0% |
| Home Health Aide | $36,340 | 17.0% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $102,090 | 13.0% |
| Radiologic Technologist | $79,140 | 4.3% |
| EKG Technician | $74,380 | 3.0% |
| Surgical Technologist | $74,120 | 4.5% |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $47,570 | 10.0% |
| Dental Assistant | $47,520 | 6.4% |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $46,470 | 5.6% |
| Pharmacy Technician | $45,970 | 6.4% |
| Optician | $44,820 | 2.9% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | $60,280 | 7.1% |
| Medical Office Administrator | $48,380 | 4.2% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $59,960 | 19.2% |
| Massage Therapist | $58,070 | 15.4% |
| Personal Trainer | $44,200 | 11.9% |
| Physical Therapy Aide | $36,820 | 2.8% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technician | $47,020 | 9.1% |
| Dog Trainer | $37,140 | 5.1% |
| Veterinary Assistant | $36,850 | 8.7% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Esthetician | $46,220 | 6.7% |
| Beauty Professional | $36,230 | 5.6% |
| Cosmetologist | $36,230 | 5.6% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Chef | $38,096 | 7.1% |
| Pastry Chef | $38,096 | 7.1% |
| Trade | Median Salary | Job Growth (2024-2034, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Court Reporter | $65,640 | -0.3% |
| Paralegal | $58,500 | 0.2% |
| Bookkeeper | $50,340 | -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 (Wisconsin) 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/.
