Skilled Trades salaries in the US
Half of US skilled trades jobs that state an annual salary start at $65,000 or more. Based on 16,052 live job ads that show the pay, out of 27,092.
Pay
Advertised starting salaries
The band covers the middle 80%: one in ten starts below $42,601 and one in ten above $100,000.
By job title
Common skilled trades job titles
| Title | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Service Technician | $75,000 | 51 |
| Auto Body Technician | $68,640 | 41 |
| Health Technician | $46,570 | 38 |
| Transportation Security Officer | $46,824 | 28 |
| Supply Technician | $46,979 | 25 |
| Maintenance Supervisor | $74,200 | 24 |
| Plumbing Service Technician | $75,000 | 22 |
| Medical Instrument Technician | $60,469 | 21 |
| Training Technician | $62,226 | 16 |
| Automotive Technician | $65,000 | 15 |
By state
Where skilled trades jobs pay most
| State | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $75,000 | 53 |
| California | $74,780 | 158 |
| New York | $70,000 | 74 |
| Indiana | $70,000 | 32 |
| Michigan | $67,444 | 36 |
| Arizona | $65,650 | 61 |
| Maryland | $65,000 | 47 |
| Massachusetts | $65,000 | 43 |
| Colorado | $65,000 | 68 |
| Georgia | $65,000 | 38 |
| Washington | $65,000 | 61 |
| Florida | $64,801 | 59 |
| Missouri | $64,144 | 38 |
| Virginia | $62,000 | 91 |
| Illinois | $61,861 | 62 |
| Texas | $61,722 | 113 |
| Minnesota | $60,000 | 36 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,000 | 48 |
| North Carolina | $55,441 | 86 |
| Ohio | $55,000 | 51 |
States with at least 30 distinct salaries. Pay in job ads is required by law in some states, so those have more data.
By employer
Highest-advertising employers
- All Hours$95,000 · 34 salaries
- F.H. Furr$82,500 · 14 salaries
- Republic$78,900 · 11 salaries
- Cox Automotive$77,300 · 10 salaries
- Wrench Group$75,000 · 12 salaries
- Air National Guard Units$71,957 · 11 salaries
- Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command$71,594 · 32 salaries
- Crash Champions$68,770 · 48 salaries
- ABB$68,600 · 13 salaries
- Sun Auto Tire and Service$60,000 · 11 salaries
Employers with at least 10 distinct salaries in this field, ranked by median.
Skilled Trades pay questions
What is the average salary for skilled trades jobs in the US?+
The median advertised starting salary is $65,000, based on 1,591 distinct salaries in live US job ads. One in ten starts below $42,601 and one in ten above $100,000.
What do hourly skilled trades jobs pay?+
The median advertised hourly rate is $21.93, from 10,741 hourly roles.
Which state pays the most for skilled trades jobs?+
New Jersey, with a median advertised starting salary of $75,000 (53 salaries).
How many skilled trades jobs show the pay?+
59% of 27,092 live skilled trades jobs on Joboru US state the pay.