Career
Carpenter
Working On
Walls, roofs, windows, concrete forms
Need
Hand-eye coordination, math for measuring, stamina, strength
Technical Training
Helps but not necessary
Salary Range
$31,500 / $57,500
Career
Cabinet Maker
Working On
Cabinet and high-grade furniture
Need
Attention to detail, math for measuring, skill with tools
Technical Training
Fairly important
Salary Range
$28,500 / $40,000
Career
Electrician
Working On
Building controls, solar power, energy storage, smart lighting
Need
Color vision, basic algebra/trig/geometry, stamina
Technical Training
Need to be licensed following education or apprenticeship
Salary Range
$34,300 / $79,700
Career
Plumber
Working On
Pipe-based systems for water, sewage, and drainage
Need
Problem-solving ability, strength/stamina, mechanical skills, interpersonal skills
Technical Training
Apprenticeship or on-the-job training needed
Salary Range
$37,800 / $93,000
Career
Pipefitter
Working On
Pipe-based systems for water and fuel
Need
Problem-solving ability, mechanical skills, strength/stamina
Technical Training
Apprenticeship or technical education required
Salary Range
$39,500 / $76,500
Career
HVAC Tech
Working On
Air quality systems
Need
Trouble-shooting capabilities, attention to detail, interpersonal skills
Technical Training
On-the-job or technical education needed
Salary Range
$40,000 / $73,000
Career
Welder
Working On
Metal structures
Need
Focus, hand-eye coordination, stamina
Technical Training
Technical education typically required
Salary Range
$44,000 / $62,000
Career
Operating Engineer
Working On
Large equipment for site prep
Need
Physical coordination, discipline, mechanical aptitude
Technical Training
Specialized training is needed
Salary Range
$42,500 / $67,000
Career
Cement Mason
Working On
Floors, sidewalks, roads, walls, other durable structures
Need
Stamina/strength, visualization skills, math for calculating volumes
Technical Training
Apprenticeship or on-the-job training needed
Salary Range
$49,500 / $71,000
