Category
Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Technicians, mechanics and installers keep buildings, vehicles and equipment running. Most learn through apprenticeships, trade school or on-the-job training, and many trades need a license. Each profile covers the pay, the training route, the certifications and the outlook.
9 professions in this category
Auto Mechanic
Inspects, maintains and repairs cars and light trucks, using diagnostic computers as well as hand tools.
Average salary
$50,620
Carpenter
Builds, installs and repairs building frameworks, concrete forms, cabinets, floors and trim.
Average salary
$60,580
Construction Foreman
Runs a construction crew on site: assigns work, reads plans, enforces safety and keeps the job on schedule.
Average salary
$79,920
Construction Laborer
Does the physical work on construction sites: digging, hauling, site prep, cleanup and helping the trades.
Average salary
$47,120
Construction Superintendent
Direct day-to-day operations, safety, and trade crews on active construction job sites.
Average salary
$114,990
Electrician
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring, lighting, power and control systems in buildings.
Average salary
$63,190
Maintenance Supervisor
Leads a crew of mechanics and technicians, schedules repairs and keeps equipment and buildings running safely.
Average salary
$79,860
Maintenance Technician
Keeps buildings, machines and equipment running through preventive maintenance and hands-on repairs.
Average salary
$49,590
Scaffolder
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold structures, install safety gear, and inspect builds on job sites.
Average salary
$60,580
