Skilled trades A–Z
Pick a trade to see open jobs, typical pay, how to get trained and what license you need.
Electrical & Power
Electricians
$45k–$105k/yr · 0 open jobs
Electricians install, maintain and repair wiring, panels, lighting and controls in homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants.
Linemen
$55k–$130k/yr · 0 open jobs
Line workers build and repair overhead and underground power distribution and transmission lines, often during storm restoration.
Low Voltage Technicians
$40k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Low voltage techs install structured cabling, security systems, access control, fire alarm and AV systems.
Solar Installers
$40k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Solar PV installers mount panels, racking and inverters on rooftops and ground arrays and connect them to the grid.
Elevator Mechanics
$60k–$145k/yr · 0 open jobs
Elevator mechanics install, modernize and service elevators, escalators and lifts — one of the highest-paid trades.
Plumbing & Pipe
Plumbers
$45k–$100k/yr · 0 open jobs
Plumbers install and repair water supply, drain, waste, vent and gas piping and fixtures in residential and commercial buildings.
Pipefitters
$50k–$110k/yr · 0 open jobs
Pipefitters lay out, cut, thread and weld high-pressure piping for heating, cooling, process and industrial systems.
Steamfitters
$55k–$115k/yr · 0 open jobs
Steamfitters install and service high-pressure steam, hot water and chilled water piping in plants, hospitals and large buildings.
Sprinkler Fitters
$48k–$105k/yr · 0 open jobs
Sprinkler fitters install and inspect fire sprinkler and suppression systems in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Gas Fitters
$45k–$95k/yr · 0 open jobs
Gas fitters install and service natural gas and propane piping, meters, appliances and equipment.
HVAC & Mechanical
HVAC Technicians
$42k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
HVAC techs install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and heat pump systems.
Refrigeration Technicians
$48k–$100k/yr · 0 open jobs
Refrigeration techs service walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines and industrial refrigeration in grocery, food and cold storage.
Sheet Metal Workers
$42k–$100k/yr · 0 open jobs
Sheet metal workers fabricate and install ductwork, roofing metal, flashing and architectural metal.
Boilermakers
$50k–$110k/yr · 0 open jobs
Boilermakers build, install and repair boilers, pressure vessels and large tanks in power plants, refineries and shipyards.
Millwrights
$50k–$105k/yr · 0 open jobs
Millwrights install, align and maintain industrial machinery, conveyors, turbines and production lines.
Construction & Carpentry
Carpenters
$40k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
Carpenters frame, build and finish structures — from houses and commercial interiors to concrete forms and bridges.
Cabinet Makers
$36k–$70k/yr · 0 open jobs
Cabinet makers build and install custom cabinets, millwork and furniture in shops and on site.
Construction Laborers
$35k–$70k/yr · 0 open jobs
Construction laborers support every phase of building — site prep, demolition, concrete, traffic control and cleanup.
Concrete Finishers
$38k–$80k/yr · 0 open jobs
Concrete finishers and cement masons place, level and finish concrete slabs, sidewalks, driveways and structures.
Masons
$40k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
Brick, block and stone masons build walls, chimneys, veneers and hardscapes with masonry units and mortar.
Roofers
$36k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Roofers install and repair shingle, metal, tile and commercial membrane roofs.
Ironworkers
$48k–$105k/yr · 0 open jobs
Ironworkers erect structural steel, place rebar and install ornamental metal on buildings and bridges.
Scaffolders
$38k–$80k/yr · 0 open jobs
Scaffold builders erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding on construction sites, plants and refineries.
Welding & Metal
Welders
$40k–$95k/yr · 0 open jobs
Welders join metal using MIG, TIG, stick and flux-core processes in fabrication shops, construction, pipelines and manufacturing.
Pipeline Welders
$60k–$150k/yr · 0 open jobs
Pipeline welders weld large-diameter oil, gas and water transmission lines, often traveling between job sites.
Metal Fabricators
$38k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Fabricators cut, form, fit and weld metal parts and assemblies in shops for construction, machinery and products.
Machinists
$40k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC lathes and mills to make precision metal parts.
Finishing Trades
Painters
$36k–$70k/yr · 0 open jobs
Commercial and residential painters prepare and coat interior and exterior surfaces, including industrial coatings.
Drywall Installers
$38k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Drywall installers and tapers hang gypsum board, frame metal studs, and tape and finish walls and ceilings.
Flooring Installers
$36k–$72k/yr · 0 open jobs
Flooring installers lay hardwood, LVP, carpet, tile and resilient flooring in homes and commercial spaces.
Tile Setters
$38k–$78k/yr · 0 open jobs
Tile setters install ceramic, porcelain and stone tile on floors, walls, showers and backsplashes.
Glaziers
$40k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
Glaziers install glass, storefronts, curtain wall, windows and mirrors in commercial and residential buildings.
Insulation Installers
$36k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Insulators install thermal and acoustic insulation in buildings and on mechanical piping and equipment.
Automotive & Heavy Equipment
Automotive Technicians
$38k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Auto techs diagnose and repair cars and light trucks — engines, brakes, electrical, and increasingly hybrids and EVs.
Diesel Mechanics
$45k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
Diesel techs maintain and repair trucks, buses and diesel engines, including aftertreatment and electronics.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics
$50k–$100k/yr · 0 open jobs
Heavy equipment mechanics service excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes and ag equipment in shops and the field.
Heavy Equipment Operators
$45k–$100k/yr · 0 open jobs
Operators run excavators, dozers, loaders, graders and other machines on construction, mining and road projects.
Crane Operators
$55k–$120k/yr · 0 open jobs
Crane operators run mobile, tower and crawler cranes to lift steel, equipment and materials safely.
CDL Drivers
$45k–$95k/yr · 0 open jobs
CDL drivers haul equipment, aggregate, concrete and materials to and from construction and industrial sites.
Auto Body Technicians
$38k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Collision techs repair vehicle structures and panels, and refinish technicians paint and blend repairs.
Industrial & Maintenance
Maintenance Technicians
$45k–$90k/yr · 0 open jobs
Industrial maintenance techs keep manufacturing equipment running — mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC systems.
Instrumentation Technicians
$55k–$110k/yr · 0 open jobs
I&E techs install and calibrate instruments, analyzers and control systems in refineries, chemical and utility plants.
Appliance Repair Technicians
$38k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Appliance techs diagnose and repair refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges and dishwashers in customers' homes.
Locksmiths
$36k–$70k/yr · 0 open jobs
Locksmiths install, repair and rekey locks, safes and electronic access control for homes and businesses.
Energy & Utilities
Wind Turbine Technicians
$48k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Wind techs climb and maintain wind turbines — mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems hundreds of feet up.
Water Treatment Operators
$42k–$85k/yr · 0 open jobs
Water and wastewater operators run treatment plants and pumping stations that keep communities' water safe.
Power Plant Operators
$60k–$120k/yr · 0 open jobs
Plant operators control boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment in power generation facilities.
Specialty Trades
Pest Control Technicians
$35k–$60k/yr · 0 open jobs
Pest control techs inspect for and treat insects, rodents and termites at homes and commercial properties.
Landscapers
$32k–$60k/yr · 0 open jobs
Landscapers and irrigation techs install and maintain lawns, plantings, hardscapes and irrigation systems.
Arborists
$38k–$75k/yr · 0 open jobs
Arborists and tree climbers prune, remove and care for trees, including utility line clearance work.
Fence Installers
$32k–$60k/yr · 0 open jobs
Fence installers build wood, vinyl, chain-link and ornamental fences and gates for homes and commercial sites.
Garage Door Technicians
$38k–$70k/yr · 0 open jobs
Garage door techs install and repair residential and commercial overhead doors, springs and openers.
Handymen
$34k–$62k/yr · 0 open jobs
Handymen and general maintenance workers handle light repairs across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.
Pool Technicians
$32k–$60k/yr · 0 open jobs
Pool techs service and repair pools and spas — chemistry, pumps, filters and heaters.