Skilled Trades Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 8 skilled trades occupations tracked by BLS OES 2025 data. The median salary across skilled trades roles is $80,543/year.
$80,543
Avg Median Salary
8
Occupations
5.5M
Total Employed
$214K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Skilled Trades Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilot | $214,428 |
| 2 | Construction Supervisor | $82,979 |
| 3 | Electrician | $69,300 |
| 4 | Plumber | $68,560 |
| 5 | Air Traffic Controller | $56,947 |
| 6 | Automotive Service Technician | $52,179 |
| 7 | Maintenance and Repair Worker | $50,653 |
| 8 | Construction Laborer | $49,295 |
Salary Distribution Across Skilled Trades Roles
All Skilled Trades Occupations
Airline Pilot
$214K/year
Range: $126K – $165K
87K employed
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Construction Supervisor
$83K/year
Range: $56K – $80K
812K employed
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Electrician
$69K/year
Range: $46K – $64K
757K employed
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Plumber
$69K/year
Range: $47K – $65K
466K employed
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Air Traffic Controller
$57K/year
Range: $76K – $81K
13K employed
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Automotive Service Technician
$52K/year
Range: $37K – $62K
705K employed
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Maintenance and Repair Worker
$51K/year
Range: $36K – $54K
1.5M employed
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Construction Laborer
$49K/year
Range: $30K – $45K
1.1M employed
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