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What are the top-paying trade jobs?

I'm exploring options in trade careers and want to focus on those that pay well. Could someone list some of the top-paying trade jobs currently? It would be really helpful for my decision-making process.

a year ago

Certainly, it's a smart move to consider earning potential when exploring career options. Here are some high-paying trade careers:

1. Elevator Installer/Repairer: They are responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and similar equipment. Their median annual wage is among the highest in trade jobs.

2. Nuclear Power Reactor Operator: They control nuclear reactors and electricity-generating equipment in power plants. While this requires extensive onsite training and passing a licensing exam, the pay can be rewarding.

3. Electrical and Electronics Repairers: These specialists work on commercial and industrial equipment. They maintain and repair increasingly sophisticated electrical equipment in industrial settings.

4. Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical Repairers: They inspect, test, maintain, and repair electric equipment used in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

5. Power Plant Operators: They control, operate, and maintain machinery to generate electric power.

6. First-line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: They directly supervise and coordinate the activities of construction or extraction workers.

7. Boilermaker: Boilermakers assemble, install, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases.

Please keep in mind that salaries can vary dramatically depending on the region and experience level. Additionally, these jobs usually require vocational training or an apprenticeship, but typically no college degree. It's worth looking into each profession in detail to understand the requirements and if it matches your interests.

a year ago

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