10 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs You Can Get Right Now

As college becomes increasingly expensive, many people are questioning whether the ROI is actually worth it. The truth is that some trade jobs pay comparable salaries, with many only requiring a high school degree or the equivalent. Plus, many of these so-called “blue-collar” jobs are also in high demand.

Here’s a look at the highest-paying blue-collar jobs you can get right now, as identified by Resume Genius.

• Median annual salary: $102,420
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 24,400

• Median annual salary: $100,890
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 47,400

• Median annual salary: $85,420
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 123,400

• Median annual salary: $75,400
• Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
• Number of jobs: 163,300

• Median annual salary: $73,580
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 83,000

• Median annual salary: $71,140
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 11,300

• Median annual salary: $67,700
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 142,600

• Median annual salary: $67,640
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 35,500

• Median annual salary: $67,220
• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Number of jobs: 119,600

• Median annual salary: $61,770
• Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
• Number of jobs: 11,400

Editor’s note: Data was sourced from Resume Genius and is accurate as of Nov. 12, 2024.