Highest Paying Trade Jobs

The skilled trades offer excellent earning potential without requiring a four-year degree. Here are the highest-paying trade jobs:

Top 10 Highest Paying Trades

1. **Elevator Installers and Repairers** - Median Salary: $97,860/year

2. **Power Plant Operators** - Median Salary: $94,790/year

3. **Radiation Therapists** - Median Salary: $86,850/year

4. **Dental Hygienists** - Median Salary: $77,810/year

5. **Electrical Power-Line Installers** - Median Salary: $78,310/year

6. **Aircraft Mechanics** - Median Salary: $65,380/year

7. **Electricians** - Median Salary: $60,040/year

8. **Plumbers** - Median Salary: $59,880/year

9. **HVAC Technicians** - Median Salary: $48,630/year

10. **Welders** - Median Salary: $47,540/year

Many of these careers also offer excellent job security and growth potential.