Skilled Trades careers — Page 2
Compare AI exposure, transferable skills, pay and projected job growth across 59 U.S. occupations in Skilled Trades. Rows marked Analysis include a written review alongside the data.
26–50 of 59 occupations in Skilled Trades
Highest exposure first. Exposure and durability are scored out of 100; growth covers 2025–2035.
| Occupation | AI exposure | Durability | Job growth | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--RoofersSkilled Trades | 33 | 39 | -0.1% | $44,160 |
| Solar Photovoltaic InstallersSkilled Trades | 32 | 58 | +36.5% | $53,140 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSkilled Trades | 32 | 55 | +1.0% | $57,430 |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsSkilled Trades | 32 | 52 | +3.2% | $61,810 |
| Floor Sanders and FinishersSkilled Trades | 31 | 42 | +1.4% | $50,440 |
| Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSkilled Trades | 31 | 43 | -13.0% | $76,170 |
| GlaziersSkilled Trades | 31 | 46 | +1.9% | $57,080 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSkilled Trades | 31 | 41 | +2.4% | $42,360 |
| Construction and Building InspectorsSkilled Trades | 31 | 58 | 0.0% | $74,690 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSkilled Trades | 30 | 46 | +2.4% | $49,120 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSkilled Trades | 30 | 53 | +7.8% | $49,880 |
| BoilermakersSkilled Trades | 29 | 56 | -1.8% | $76,410 |
| StonemasonsSkilled Trades | 29 | 54 | -5.4% | $57,390 |
| Construction LaborersSkilled Trades | 29 | 44 | +7.3% | $47,120 |
| TapersSkilled Trades | 29 | 33 | -1.6% | $68,270 |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSkilled Trades | 29 | 48 | +1.5% | $70,070 |
| PaperhangersSkilled Trades | 28 | 37 | +4.3% | $52,140 |
| Helpers--CarpentersSkilled Trades | 28 | 48 | -1.7% | $43,780 |
| Energy AuditorsSkilled Trades | 28 | 63 | 0.0% | $74,690 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSkilled Trades | 28 | 54 | +3.6% | $60,190 |
| Helpers--Extraction WorkersSkilled Trades | 28 | 53 | +1.7% | $47,730 |
| Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSkilled Trades | 26 | 49 | +1.1% | $62,120 |
| Tile and Stone SettersSkilled Trades | 26 | 46 | +9.8% | $55,690 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSkilled Trades | 26 | 57 | +6.8% | $63,800 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSkilled Trades | 25 | 42 | +2.5% | $58,930 |