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Trade and repair careers

Explore construction, maintenance, repair, and selected production trades. Check apprenticeship wages, tools, licensing, and the physical demands of the actual workplace.

This filter excludes careers whose prior experience requirements are unknown. Education, training, licensing, and employer requirements still apply.

96 careers · Sorted by annual openings · Page 1 of 8

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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

2025 median pay
$49,590
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
4.2%
Annual openings
148,700

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

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Construction and Trades

Construction Laborers

2025 median pay
$47,120
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
7.3%
Annual openings
120,000

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

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Construction and Trades

Electrician

2025 median pay
$63,190
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
2025–2035 growth
9.2%
Annual openings
72,700

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

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Construction and Trades

Carpenters

2025 median pay
$60,580
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
2025–2035 growth
3.9%
Annual openings
62,800

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

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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

2025 median pay
$64,520
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
17.8%
Annual openings
44,400

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

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Construction and Trades

Plumber / Pipefitter

2025 median pay
$63,800
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
2025–2035 growth
6.8%
Annual openings
42,000

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

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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

HVAC Technician

2025 median pay
$61,010
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
10.9%
Annual openings
40,600

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

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Production

Machinists

2025 median pay
$58,750
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
1%
Annual openings
26,100

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

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