Skilled Trades are In Demand!

Explore the skilled trades and find career opportunities that can bring salaries that can exceed $100,000 per year.

Blue Collar Brain wants to help you find a skilled trade career that does not require a college degree! Our website offers career profiles and resources for finding a trade career that is right for you.

Recent Trade Career Profiles

We are adding new trade career profiles often, but we also have a complete list of skilled trades for you so you can see all the options - even those we may not have a full profile for yet!

Life Coach

Median Salary: $62,500
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 6% annual growth
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Median Salary: $36,930
Certifications: EMT Certification required
Career Outlook: 11% growth through 2030
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Phlebotomist

Median Salary: $37,380
Certifications: Highly recommended
Career Outlook: 22% growth through 2030
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Florist

Median Salary: $29,880
Certifications: Certified Floral Designer recommended
Career Outlook: 20% decline through 2030
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Logger

Median Salary: $46,330
Certifications: None required
Career Outlook: 7% growth through 2030
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Farrier

Median Salary: $116,486
Certifications: AFA Certification
Career Outlook: NA
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