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Boilermakers

$76,4102025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship-1.8% growth (2025–2035)700 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements

Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements.

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons

$62,1202025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship1.1% growth (2025–2035)4,100 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements

Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements.

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Carpenters

$60,5802025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship3.9% growth (2025–2035)62,800 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements

Apprenticeship combines paid work and instruction; duration is not reported here. Check the full program and licensing requirements.

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Carpet Installers

$50,3402025 median pay
No formal educational credential-16.4% growth (2025–2035)700 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

$57,0202025 median pay
No formal educational credential1.6% growth (2025–2035)13,600 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Construction and Building Inspectors

$74,6902025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + related experience0% growth (2025–2035)14,800 annual openings

Prior related experience: 5 years or more.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: 5 years or more; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Construction Laborers

$47,1202025 median pay
No formal educational credential7.3% growth (2025–2035)120,000 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Continuous Mining Machine Operators

$61,8102025 median pay
No formal educational credential3.2% growth (2025–2035)1,400 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

$58,6202025 median pay
No formal educational credential + related experience1.6% growth (2025–2035)900 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

$58,9302025 median pay
No formal educational credential2.5% growth (2025–2035)6,600 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

$60,1902025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + related experience3.6% growth (2025–2035)1,400 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Electrician

$63,1902025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship9.2% growth (2025–2035)72,700 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Most enter through a four- or five-year apprenticeship with paid work and classroom instruction. Apprentice pay starts below qualified-worker pay; check local licensing requirements.

A four- or five-year apprenticeship usually combines paid work with classroom instruction. Licensing requirements vary by location.

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