Where is the Money in Trades?
🔧 Why are skilled trades becoming six‑figure careers?
Aging workforce, low supply, and rising infrastructure spending drive wages up.
📖 Key insights:
- Union electrician journeyman (major city): $50‑70/hour + benefits.
- Welder specializing in pipe/underwater: $80‑150/hour.
- HVAC technician with own truck: $100k‑150k/year.
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Skilled trades were once seen as fallback careers, but the article “Where Is the Money in Trades?” shows how apprenticeship‑based paths now out‑earn many white‑collar jobs. The shortage of new entrants – due to decades of “college for all” messaging – has pushed wages upward.
The key is specialisation and licensing. Electricians who can install car chargers and solar panels, or plumbers who work on gas lines, command premium rates. Residential new construction pays less than commercial/industrial service.
Union membership provides structured raises, pensions, and safety training, while non‑union tradespeople can earn more if they own a small business. Start young, avoid tool debt, and learn business skills to transition from employee to contractor.
Infrastructure bills (US Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act) have funded billions for new construction, creating massive demand for electricians, welders, and heavy equipment operators. Follow government contract announcements to find high‑paying projects.
Automation is less likely to affect trades involving problem‑solving and physical dexterity. Robots cannot navigate the unique layout of an old house to replace a water heater.
