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Average Salary & Job Outlook
Trade careers median wages (2005) $54,600 annually
U.S. Minimum Wage
$10,712 Annually
With a degree in trades and depending on experience level,
workers can expect to earn between $37,040 and $72,260 yearly.
Trade careers are expected to grow at a steady pace over the
next decade. There will likely be a 19% increase in jobs through
2014.
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Jobs with a degree in trades
Due to new construction,
advances in technology, renovation of older buildings and
an increasing population, a stable work environment for trade
careers has been created.
Here’s a quick look at some jobs you can get
with a degree in trades
Tile and marble setters apply
hard tile and marble to floors, walls, ceilings,
countertops and roof decks. Their responsibilities
include examining the materials pattern, checking
the quantity and determining where they will cut
the tile and marble in order to fit the design in
the space that’s available. Tile and marble
setters are also responsible for studying blueprints
and examining surface to determine the best materials
to be used.
HVAC technicians install and
repair heating, central air conditioning or refrigeration
systems. They troubleshoot HVAC units including their
electronic and mechanical components. HVAC technicians
may work in a variety of business types including
HVAC manufacturers, privately owned contractors or
institutional buildings. Respiratory precautions
must be taken because of exposure to dust, refrigeration
chemicals and possibly asbestos in older buildings.
Roofers install, re-roof and
repair roofs made of tar, asphalt or gravel. Because
of the skill involved they must have extensive knowledge
of types of roofing materials such as rubber, metal,
slate, fiberglass, wood and tile shingles. Additionally,
roofers waterproof and damp-proof walls, floors,
foundations and basements. Replacement roofing on
existing buildings makes up the majority of work
for roofers.
Other trade occupations
Here is a list of other occupations available with
a trade degree:
- Diesel technology
- Industrial implementation
- Truck technology
- Electrician
- Automotive technology
- Master technician
- Machinist
- Aircraft mechanic
- Collision repair
- Electrical engineering
- Airframe technology
- Plumbing
- Power plant technology
- Carpenter
- Avionics electronics
- Welding
- Auto body collision repair
- Sheet metal worker
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