Are you interested in EARNING A HIGH WAGE while LEARNING A TRADE that teaches you IN-DEMAND SKILLS?
Your EARNING POWER will depend on your SKILL SET, EXPERIENCE, and LOCATION in the US. Check out these average annual incomes from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for a general idea:
Architect: $40,000—$86,000
Carpenter: $24,000 —$55,000
Civil Engineer: $45,000 —$86,000
Concrete Finisher: $21,000—$48,000
Electrician: $29,000—$63,000
Equipment Operator: $24,000—$54,000
Estimator: $35,000—$75,000
Foreman / Superintendent: $42,000—$103,000
Mason: $30,000—$60,000
Painter: $21,000—$45,000
Plumber: $28,000—$60,000
Roofer: $22,000—$48,000
Sheet Metal Worker: $30,000—$55,000
Welder: $21,000—$42,000