911 Operator
Median Salary: $46,670
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Aircraft Mechanic
Median Salary: $65,380
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 12% growth through 2030
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 12% growth through 2030
Auto Mechanic
Median Salary: $46,880
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 1% growth through 2031
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 1% growth through 2031
Boilermaker
Median Salary: $64,290
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 1% decline through 2030
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 1% decline through 2030
Commercial Diver
Median Salary: $60,360
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: Large growth is expected.
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: Large growth is expected.
Concrete Finisher
Median Salary: $48,040
Certifications: ACI Recommended
Career Outlook: 2% decline through 2030
Certifications: ACI Recommended
Career Outlook: 2% decline through 2030
Crop Duster
Median Salary: $79,000
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: Above average growth expected
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: Above average growth expected
Dental Hygienist
Median Salary: $77,810
Certifications: State License
Career Outlook: 9% growth through 2031
Certifications: State License
Career Outlook: 9% growth through 2031
Diesel Mechanic
Median Salary: $48,690
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 16% growth through 2026
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 16% growth through 2026
Elevator Mechanic
Median Salary: $97,860
Certifications: License Required
Career Outlook: 3% growth through 2031
Certifications: License Required
Career Outlook: 3% growth through 2031
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Median Salary: $35,470
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 7% growth through 2031
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 7% growth through 2031
Exterminator
Median Salary: $37,540
Certifications: Licensing required in most states
Career Outlook: 10% growth through 2030
Certifications: Licensing required in most states
Career Outlook: 10% growth through 2030
Garbage Collector
Median Salary: $30,320
Certifications: None
Career Outlook: 10-15% growth through 2030
Certifications: None
Career Outlook: 10-15% growth through 2030
Glassblower
Median Salary: $49,960
Certifications: None required
Career Outlook: 14% growth through 2030
Certifications: None required
Career Outlook: 14% growth through 2030
Heavy Equipment Operator
Median Salary: $48,290
Certifications: CDL Recommended
Career Outlook: 5% growth through 2031
Certifications: CDL Recommended
Career Outlook: 5% growth through 2031
Helicopter Pilot
Median Salary: $202,180
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
HVAC Technician
Median Salary: $48,630
Certifications: EPA Certification (refrigerant handling)
Career Outlook: 5% growth through 2030
Certifications: EPA Certification (refrigerant handling)
Career Outlook: 5% growth through 2030
Ironworker
Median Salary: $48,830
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Locksmith
Median Salary: $46,910
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 7.5% decline through 2029
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 7.5% decline through 2029
Marine Mechanic
Median Salary: $93,370
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 8% growth through 2031
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 8% growth through 2031
Motorcycle Mechanic
Median Salary: $38,170
Certifications: None Required
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Certifications: None Required
Career Outlook: 4% growth through 2031
Pet Groomer
Median Salary: $28,600
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 29% growth through 2031
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 29% growth through 2031
Phlebotomist
Median Salary: $37,380
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 22% growth through 2030
Certifications: Recommended
Career Outlook: 22% growth through 2030
Professional Fisherman
Median Salary: $29,680
Certifications: Fishing Permit
Career Outlook: 2% growth through 2030
Certifications: Fishing Permit
Career Outlook: 2% growth through 2030
Radiation Therapist
Median Salary: $82,790
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
Respiratory Therapist
Median Salary: $70,540
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 14% growth through 2031
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 14% growth through 2031
Sterile Process Technician
Median Salary: $38,220
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
Certifications: Required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2031
Train Conductor
Median Salary: $64,150
Certifications: FRA Certification
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2030
Certifications: FRA Certification
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2030
Truck Driver
Median Salary: $48,310
Certifications: CDL required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2030
Certifications: CDL required
Career Outlook: 6% growth through 2030