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10 of the Most Popular Types of Trade Jobs in 2026

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A trade job generally refers to any job whose duties require advanced training and skills gained through means other than a bachelor’s degree. For example, many jobs in the construction industry, such as plumber or electrician, require you to have significant experience and training before you can work. Experience and training can be gained through on-the-job experience or formal education in the form of an apprenticeship or completing a vocational school training program. Although many skilled labor jobs require manual work, not all trade jobs require significant physical labor. Examples of these include being a pilot, a real estate broker, or dental technician.

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Top Types Of Trade Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Trade positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Trading Academy

    Salary range: $46,500 - $96,000

    Trading Academy is a typical job search query Most salaries for Trading Academy jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trading Academy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Apprenticeship

    Salary range: $30,000 - $56,000

    An apprenticeship is a paid, on-the-job-training opportunity for someone to learn a trade or a skill from experienced tradespeople. In this type of position, duties typically include providing support for professionals with whom you work. Generally, apprentices get more job responsibilities as they progress through their program. During a program, an apprentice may receive classroom training or take certification courses as well as learning on the job. It is common to work towards a professional credential needed to work in your trade independently while completing the training program.

  • Monday Friday Trade

    Salary range: $50,500 - $81,500

    Monday Friday Trade is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Monday Friday Trade jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $81,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Monday Friday Trade job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Coast Guard Puerto Rico

    Salary range: $49,500 - $62,500

    Coast Guard Puerto Rico is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coast Guard Puerto Rico jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Coast Guard Puerto Rico job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cos Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

    Cos Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cos Operator jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cos Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Thibodaux

    Salary range: $69,000 - $98,500

    Thibodaux is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Thibodaux jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Thibodaux job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Zipper Cutter

    Salary range: $33,500 - $40,000

    Zipper Cutter is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Zipper Cutter jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Zipper Cutter job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aerial Construction

    Salary range: $42,500 - $57,500

    Aerial Construction is a typical job search query Most salaries for Aerial Construction jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aerial Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Technical

    Salary range: $50,500 - $128,500

    Freelance Technical is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Technical jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Freelance Technical job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Ibew Electrical Union

    Salary range: $56,500 - $85,000

    Ibew Electrical Union is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ibew Electrical Union jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $85,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Ibew Electrical Union job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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