7 TRADE JOBS In 2023 That Pay Way More Than You Would Expect!! (Rising Wages...2023 And Onwards!)

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Looking to find a high-paying trade job? Or to SWITCH jobs or fields in the trades?? This short video from The Honest Carpenter will reveal seven of the highest-paying skilled trade labor jobs for 2023 and onwards!

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7 TRADE JOBS That Pay Way More You Would Expect!! (Rising Wages...2023 And Onwards!)

Many trade jobs pay much more than people expect, and figures are actually rising in 2023. These 7 skilled labor jobs are amongst those with the fastest rising pay nationwide.

REMEMBER: Figures are based on the 3-YEAR NATIONAL AVERAGE. So, pay for all of these jobs tends to increase with additional years of experience.

7 TRADE JOBS That Pay Way More You Would Expect:

1. Solar Installer
2. Mechatronics
3. Plumber
4. Elevator Technician
5. HVAC Tech / Electrician
6. Heavy Equipment Mechanic
7. Fire Service Inspector

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Thank you!
The Honest Carpenter

[toddforney]

Loved this video. People spend $250K or more to get a college degree in philosophy or sociology, and complain when they can't get more than minimum wage at Starbucks. These are the real jobs that give you a good shot at making great money to support your family and won't be replaced by robots for a long time, if ever. You'll have plenty of money to tip your Starbucks barista. Thank you.

[coolramone]

1. Solar Installer $32/hr
2. Mechatronics $29/hr (to $100)
3. Plumber $30/hr
4. Elevator Tech $40/hr
5. HVAC Tech & Electrician $34/hr
6. Heavy Equipment Mechanic $40/hr
7. Fire Service Inspector $44/hr

[j.johnson]

The essential problem isn’t that people don’t want to do trades. It’s the difficulty to get into the trades. And the lack of compensation by the older generation and the traits. Why would anyone bust their butt day and day out for $15 an hour? When you can go to McDonald’s and make that. In order for the trades to be fixed, the people that are already in the trades need to have a mindset change. You can’t pay someone eight dollars an hour because you made eight dollars an hour 30 years ago starting out.

[Jimc]

I went to tech school back in the late 70's. Planned to be an electrician but ended up with an electric utility after I graduated. All these years later and I'm well over 110ķ not counting OT. Best decision I made coming out of high school. Ended up taking good care of my eventual family
Graduated tech school after busting my ass and graduating within a year, with no debt. Bought my first house less han a year later. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't change a thing.
Now I'm looking at retirement in the next 2-3 years too.

[davidcisneros]

Great video. I'm a 52 year old fuel delivery tanker driver for 24 years now. I deliver gas stations anywhere from 2.5 hours each direction and am home nightly. I work a 5/2 5/3 schedule and last year grossed $129K. Fuel drivers get paid hourly which helps a lot as opposed to otr drivers.

[jamesboone]

i got to say that plumber makes way more than that. My uncle made over $98 an hour in the Union. The best part is he could never get enough of it, absolutely loved his job. He retired and he is just as busy as ever being retired doing house calls. Also, he is 70 years old and he is in great shape.

[ronlovell]

It's very disappointing that Carpenters, Millwrights and Craftsmen aren't a top trade. I've spent the last 20+ years as a certified carpenter building and renovating hundreds of homes (custom and multi-unit developments), not making anywhere near these wages, and not having very much to show for it except pride, which doesn't really pay the bills these days. I am now currently switching into hvac, which I find more challenging but has definitely lightened the physical workload in comparison. I'm hoping maybe a decade or so as an hvac tech will give me a better retirement.

[taylorjerden]

I am 35 year old Navy Vet and have 10 years experience in the commercial/industrial HVAC/R Service. This is an area with high demand and huge job growth potential. I made slightly over 100k this year with hourly pay and overtime. Sky is the limit indeed. I highly recommend getting into this field. I don't even have a college degree. My advice to the young folk, if you don't know what you want to go to college for, don't go to college. Go into the trades, or go into the military. Both will set you up for lifelong success if you play your cards right.

[michaeldriskell]

Great video! I took the college route and ended up changing careers in 2009; landing In construction. I’ve been a contractor for 13 years and am grateful for the switch. Trades were never suggested in high school and it’s a real shame. There are a ton of opportunities to do well for yourself and family.

[stvargas]

Went to college back in the 90s for philosophy. Then I quit. Never went back to a trade school but learned automotive mechanics on the job. It was rough, but then lateral led over to fleet mechanic with a local bus company. Being in a civil service job has its perks. Pension, benefits and going on 26 yrs in the company. The money is very good. 6 figures for the last 10 yrs. I make more than some of my college friends

[nicholasmanovich]

I have 17 years in commercial roofing. Last year I made 76k. With the raise I just got I'll probably make about 85k this year. Now granted I work an average of 50 hrs a week, so ya gotta figure overtime in there. But I get paid for drive time, so I only spend about 7 hrs a day on a roof. If you find a good company to work for I think there's money to be made in every your videos, keep up the good work !!!

[larrydimon]

Screw all that..letting your money work for you is one of the fastest ways to give yourself a massive pay rise!

[mrbeat]

Damn I’m 17 got 2 years as diesel mechanic and almost a year now doing mechatronics and I weld pretty often it’s lit 🔥 this country boy will survive much love from the Muddy Mississippi

[markgallagher]

I was a master electrician first, then went on to becoming an Automation Engineer. What you said about mechatronics is spot on. The techs at the plant where I work make 70k+ a year. It is very hard to find people with these skills right now and the more automated factories become the more these skills are in demand.

[gordonshute]

I've been doing electrical maintenance for about 15 years, and I made 99, 600 last year while only working 44 hours per week. It's partly that I work at a pretty good company, but mostly I think it's hard work, learning to do new things so your capabilities can lead to new assignments and promotions. Plus, it's a really interesting job.
The funny thing is, we are super short-handed in our shop. I have a hard time believing there aren't qualified electricians in my area, but maybe not. It's crazy. I could work any amount of overtime I want, I just want the time with my family more.
The best thing I ever did for my career was go to trade school. 2 years of school and my salary doubled. I'm going to say it was worth it!

[HeliRy]

Elevator tech sounds awesome. Get paid well, no customers… no coworkers. Just you and your tools 👌

[TheLovelyMissBeans]

I work for an appliance company, all day long I talk to home builders and technicians about how full their work loads are because there just are not enough guys out there that are trained to fix things. Customers wait sometimes WEEKS! to get things fixed and that is an absolute nightmare, especially when it's a refrigerator!

[eliezerl]

I love the video! I'm an Aircraft Mechanic, we're having the same issue findind people that most trades are struggling with. Positions start at about 20 per hour and with an A&P license within about 5 years you can make almost 70 per hour.

[paulhailey]

For repairing Automotive Hydraulic Lifts I just raised my hourly rate for $120 dollars per hour to $150 per hour

[ntomnia]

The trades that are more easily taken on as your own business is what I'd suggest going into if you have the inclination for it. Plumbing, electrician, welding, construction are what I'd consider easier than automotive tech or any other trade that requires a lot of tools and constant keeping up with the changing industry.
I've been an auto tech for 25 years for one car line and never entertained opening my own shop. Cars are constantly changing and new tools are always required (unless you specialize).
Plumbing, electrical and welding doesn't require the tools, the space, or the constant training to keep up....in many cases.