Skilled Trades Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 8 skilled trades occupations tracked by BLS OES 2024 data. The median salary across skilled trades roles is $71,070/year.
$71,070
Avg Median Salary
8
Occupations
5.3M
Total Employed
$151K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Skilled Trades Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilot | $151,018 |
| 2 | Construction Supervisor | $81,349 |
| 3 | Electrician | $67,201 |
| 4 | Plumber | $65,674 |
| 5 | Air Traffic Controller | $55,556 |
| 6 | Automotive Service Technician | $50,586 |
| 7 | Maintenance and Repair Worker | $49,159 |
| 8 | Construction Laborer | $48,020 |
Salary Distribution Across Skilled Trades Roles
All Skilled Trades Occupations
Airline Pilot
$151K/year
Range: $124K – $154K
41K employed
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Construction Supervisor
$81K/year
Range: $52K – $79K
807K employed
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Electrician
$67K/year
Range: $45K – $64K
743K employed
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Plumber
$66K/year
Range: $44K – $64K
456K employed
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Air Traffic Controller
$56K/year
Range: $75K – $82K
14K employed
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Automotive Service Technician
$51K/year
Range: $36K – $60K
689K employed
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Maintenance and Repair Worker
$49K/year
Range: $35K – $51K
1.5M employed
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Construction Laborer
$48K/year
Range: $30K – $44K
1.1M employed
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