Highest Paying and Best TRADE JOBS in 2022!

[@Lefevreremodeling]

Started my Remodeling company in 2008. Now I'm a general contractor doing 5,000 sqf homes. My advice. Work hard and become the best. It's a 24/7 365 commitment to make it work. Don't hire to many. Keep your team small and your quality high! Pay your help a wage you would be happy with! IF YOU START WITH THIS YOU WILL WIN!

[@rickysanders1695]

If you don’t mind me asking, what did you focus on when you first started? You sir sound like the man I plan and want to be in the near future. I’m 20 years old im knowledgeable about masonry, im currently working in the railway but I want to go back to building trades as I am one who just loves to work with his brain and his hands….another question is, for me to start my own llc and eventually growing to be a general contractor such as yourself, would I need to know every trade possible to turn a profit? Please any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m a young guy and I know nothing about business but what I do know is that I want to work for myself and in the end I want to be building new homes and landing contract deals.

[@Lefevreremodeling]

@@rickysanders1695 Concentrate on the task at hand. But always strive and educate yourself. You don't have to be a professional at every level. You need a good team of professionals. Always remember you get what you pay for. Good help is far from cheap. But cheap help leads to failure and call backs. I only get calls if they want new work done! Like I said it's a 24/7 365 commitment. NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU. YOU HAVE TO BE INDEPENDENT. DON'T LET OUTSIDE INFLUENCES DICTATE YOUR DECISIONS. IT'S NOT JUST A JOB IT'S A LIFESTYLE

[@rickysanders1695]

@@Lefevreremodeling ROGER THAT ✅

[@milanmesa8300]

@@Lefevreremodeling thank you for the advice, even though it was not directed at me I too am 20 year old and want to be a general contractor. I’m currently an electrical assistant and almost have the requirements to take journeyman, mastering this trade is my current objective but what motivates me is to one day be a general contractor like yourself.

[@jonnySmashes]

I feel like the pay a wage you would be happy with is missing in a lot of construction

[@orlandogutierrez4386]

Great video! I graduated from a 4 year college and became an insurance adjuster. I had a company car and expense account etc. After 15 years I hated that job and went back to school. I went to PTEC trading at a junior college which is for working at a refinery as an operator. Got an internship at 40 years old and was hired on. I more than doubled my income and now make 6 figures. Unlimited overtime and great benefits. Blue collar jobs pay well and when your done with the work day your done.

[@prophecy9070]

@Falloutnewskyrim you should only accept the jobs you want. If your working for a company or group they better be paying you GOOD, because you can make a killing working solo getting $100-350 hr work easy at your own pace

[@chrisgraham2904]

After university I entered to corporate world where I spent 28 years until that industry died in North America. I reinvented and transitioned to a Handyman/Renovator, developing my own business, for the next 25 years. Now at age 70, I'm still working (only the jobs and hours I want to work), but my crew still earns me $1,000.00 per day.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

LOL nothing says I dont make enough than someone who needs overtime. People with high incomes dont need OT

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@prophecy9070 LOL yeah right

[@iicordii648]

@@longdongsilvers5438 he’s right lol

[@matthampton1198]

I went to college and became a network administrator. Worked at it for 6 years and was successful but unhappy. I finally listened to my friend who had been a Carpenter for the last 10 years and joined the union as a Carpenter apprentice. It's been the best decision I have ever made. I leave work everyday tired and happy. I am learning new skills all the time. Glad to see that Carpentry is your #1. Thanks for taking time to make these videos.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

Now your busting your ass in freezing cold and scorching heat while all the women laugh at you

[@dave7701]

Believe it or not Carpentry is the highest paid job in the Union. Been in the Union for 10+years. Will retire @ 50. Nothing beats that ! Good Luck

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@dave7701 Never having to work a day in my life bc I inherited money. Sure beats your sorry life

[@DotTheCarpenter]

@@longdongsilvers5438 lol then why do you sound miserable? and either way it is no real man's dream to sit on his behind for his entire life from being spoon fed. Not a flex, plus you're probably lying anyway

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@DotTheCarpenter How am I mserable or lying?

[@chrismoody1342]

I’ve been in the HVAC business for nearly 50 years. Being exposed to all the other trades I’ve become a renaissance man. I can do a little of everything. Over the years working on my own stuff I’ve save hundreds of thousands of dollars doing it my self. At the end of the day I can step back and say I did that with my own two hands.

[@GeorgeDrippy]

Would you start this at age 50? I'm in good shape, and have a variety of skills. Looking into HVAC or Electrical Apprentice.

[@sessionbox4256]

I'm a carpenter apprentice in Ireland. Over here it's a good job sure, But there are many many drawbacks to consider. 1 an apprentice is 98% of the time to have his own transport and some tools. Luckily that didn't slow me down I also got all of my safety certs and experience too. Chippies also earn less than plumbers and electricians. We require more tools to do the job and most likely our job is more physically strenous. Bu the upside is major job satisfaction aswell as you get to smell timber all of the time 😀😀

[@ROCKETOZONELAYER]

How can I migrate to the USA am in Nigeria a good carpenter and pop expert pls help me

[@ryanmccarthy406]

@@ROCKETOZONELAYER I am a 22 year old custom woodworking finish carpenter in California. I make 6 figures after taxes and my family were carpenters from Ireland. My advice is to come to America where you get payed the real bucks

[@DogofSinope]

You definitely have plumbers beat in the smell perk area!

[@quinnsullivan5197]

@@ryanmccarthy406 how did you enter into that field? was it through vocational school or did you go straight into an apprenticeship

[@pab4435]

Im an Ironworker in the Northeastern USA. Including my retirement contributions, Im over 100k US this year

[@tomf9292]

Carpentry and especially framing are a young man’s game. You don’t want to be framing at 55-60. The thing no one talks about when thinking about starting a business as a tradesman is how to run a “business”. You can be the best at your particular trade but if you start getting employees you are now a business owner. I know lots of trades guys who are in business, they have no clue and get in trouble either with the IRS or state. If you work for and by yourself, you don’t really have a business, you have a good paying job. I’m 58 and have been in the HVAC and electrical trades since I was 16. I’ve done well but worked my arse off. Now enjoying the fruits of my labor. The trades are and will continue to be fantastic but ya gotta work!

[@coetzeepq]

Like your vids and the content , I am an electrician in south africa to be honest there is decent coin in the trade but if I had to do it all over again I would go into plumbing plainly because not alot of people are affraid to go and install a light or socket outlet and brag about it with their friends but nobody wants to go unclog a drain or fix a leaking toilet or whatever the job is dirty but plainly because people dont want to mess around in drain water and toilets for me the demand is much higher for plumbers

[@longdongsilvers5438]

Your trade isnt shit compared to a lawyer or a surgeon

[@ptsb5a]

You could add Millwrighting, Pipefitting, Industrial Electrician, Power Systems Electrician and Industrial Instrument and control systems too. All very necessary in an industrial setting. After 21 years in the military I was taken on as an Instrument apprentice. Four years of apprenticeship, four 10 week sessions in school. I earned my Journeyman Certification in 2017 and now earn a bit over $200k/yr.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

the 200k a surgeon makes in a month

[@ptsb5a]

@@longdongsilvers5438 it may have taken the surgeon years to get there and an enormous amount of "tuition". Good for the surgeon. Kind of like comparing apples to trucks though as far as education, commitment and time goes.

[@organican]

@@longdongsilvers5438 BFD, a pro football player can earn over a $million a month

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@ptsb5a Yes the "tuition" the broke ass trade worker cant afford

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@ptsb5a By the way, a ten grand a month student loan is nothing for a master surgeon. Love to see a truck driver, welder, or constuction worker come up with that

[@watermelonhead6525]

great video! finishing up school for my electrical apprenticeship here in Canada! Couldnt be happier

[@datboydev9546]

I strongly thinking bout plumbing and slowly making own business but carpenter catching my attention👀

[@TSoCozy]

We on the same frequency once again my brotha. Peace and blessings your way

[@datboydev9546]

@@TSoCozy ✊🏽💯

[@johnhunt9674]

My business partners friend started a plumbing company a while back and parted ways. He just sold his plumbing company for $10 million (roughly) and just retired. If you have the drive you can make millions. My prior foreman made over 130k easy. It's a great skill to have.

[@jullianmcdaniel7301]

@@johnhunt9674 thanks for the encouragement

[@gunnazaki4958]

i’m still debating between plumbing and carpentry

[@goodolsparky9386]

Depends where you are from but I would believe electricians are the top trade right now . Unless your the business owner as far as I know the electricians in my area make more than carpenters…. Either way demand is really high for all the trades across the country in 2022!

[@rustyscrapper]

I installed 2 interior doors recently. I didnt know doors come as blanks with no knob hole and no hinge cutouts. I thought you slap it up on the old hinges and your done. So immediately I realized frig. This is more work then I thought. Also... This is going to cost $600 at least to hire someone. So.i bought a door knob drilling kit and a proper chisel and taught myself how to cut out hinges old school style. It took less then 1 day to do 2 doors and I bet tons of younger carpenters don't even know how to do it that way because new doors come pre hung in the frame. And any time they come across a door replacement they only bid it as a pre hung door with a frame Tear out. Yeah no thanks. Everything is figure out able.

[@Crimson_Skull52]

This is encouraging very much so. I am interested in HVAC and plan on going to school in Jan. The goal is to eventually have my own business. I did go to college to learn business but the jobs out there are trash. Tired of going from job to job to job. I think I should have gotten into the trades. Someone said that learning a trade is for dumb people and I’m not much of a handy person. What a narrow minded individual. Will check out the post on how to start your own business

[@Anonymous-pk9lh]

I want to start an HVAC business. I am currently working for smithfields and learning the industrial ammonia refrigeration system I just recently started but since I am already getting the experience I figured this will be a great start. What are your suggestions. Should I try to combine electrical or plumbing with my business?

[@tommycrawford4600]

cool video! im graduating this may and kinda got a reality check abiut finding a career. carpentry sounds the most fun to me i love building and creating and wanted to be an architect when i was a kid.

[@muckey7800]

There's big differences within skilled trades between what part of your trade you're in. Im commercial sheet metal, HVAC tech. I also Balance commercial air and water systems .Basically the more proficiency you have within your trade, the more money you'll make and also the more opportunities you'll have. Also the market or area of the country or world you work in makes a big difference. I travel all over to balance systems, there isn't very many of us. Also whether or not you're union matters a lot. I do agree that ownership can be a big income boost but the risks match the rewards as well so don't go getting your head in the clouds about it. Be rational 🤷‍♂️

[@Dragon-hu7pt]

Recommend school for hvac?

[@muckey7800]

@@Dragon-hu7pt im union but I Apprenticed with SMWIA. Im local. If you have union representation near you I would recommend going and seeing them as you'll receive a good education in the field as well as some of the best companies who are signatory to work for and you'll get to work on some of the bigger stuff in your area. You can apply to Apprentice at your local's hall and they may also have an association with one or more local tech colleges. Good pay, good work, good friends. A brotherhood. Good luck.

[@slim3710]

@@muckey7800 locals hall?

[@franciscolara6753]

Where is there more money? Refrigeration or hvac?

[@j.johnson8360]

As a Tile Setter, I approve this message.

[@rickysanders1695]

If you don’t mind me asking as a tile setter how long have you been in the trade? And how much do you make on average ?

[@victorhuerta341]

I agree with you 💯 been setting tile for over 15 years and I make a good living setting tile

[@longdongsilvers5438]

The women approve of your virginity as well

[@zipporam.8352]

@@victorhuerta341 what about your knees? I am supposed to start a tile setting course in January but I'm getting scared about the knee thing.

[@victorhuerta341]

My knees are fine

[@10072018]

I'm a general contractor and I've really hit a wall as far as labor. There's just no one out there with the skills or experience to let me expand. I still have to do the bulk of the work myself, and I'm very limited in how much I can charge for employees because at some point the value to the customer just isn't there. Anybody with any skill is already self employed, and the only way I can ever take on big projects is to partner up with other contractors. So it would be wonderful to see some young people coming up in the trades and building a real skill set.

[@jvinclarence3977]

Do you offer training?

[@mattmiller7115]

@@jvinclarence3977 no he doesn’t

[@jvinclarence3977]

@@mattmiller7115 then that’s his problem. If he’s not willing to train someone that’s willing to learn then it would be hard for him to grow his company

[@tomf9292]

We bring in young guys and train them. Now have 3 install crews and growing. HVAC

[@joeyperry8401]

Man train some people dude. If you don’t want to teach then you really need to start learning to teach the next gen. Best of luck man. One of the main reasons these kids looks at us trade people like dirt is people like you. I want someone with experience well pal sometimes you can’t have it all. Best Of luck I hope your business survives.

[@SeattlePioneer]

I was a gas appliance repairman ---- mainly repairing gas furnaces and gas fireplaces. I was self employed with no employees. That worked out well for me. I figured my income per billable hour, including the margin on parts sales, was $125, and I retired in 2007 at age 57. I could have charged a lot more than that ----most people do. And too often, the "repairman" is mainly interested in selling people new equipment, not repairing what people have. I liked to take much of the summer off. I could be cruising in my boat in British Columbia and take calls to do work ----when I planned to be back in Seattle. Especially when demand was slack, my preferred work hours were from noon-2PM. I could schedule my time to suit myself. During the winter there was often unlimited amounts of work available, and I might put in some long days when I was interested in doing so.

[@jl-dc6dt]

I like your idea , repair instead of replacing stuff and over charge . You Definitely has a lot more workmanship compare to nowadays “services”

[@SeattlePioneer]

@@jl-dc6dt All too true. A few weeks ago I was having bad vibrations from my old van when it got to 40 MPH or more. I supposed it was a bad tire, but which one? So I took it to a tire shop that sold new tires and did that kind of service. They came back and said it needed four new tires. Well, my old heap probably DID need four new tires ---but was that the cause of the vibration? A week or two later I was ready to back in to my parking space at home ----and the gearshift would not engage! I was stuck in the middle of the road. I solicited help from a repair shop a couple of blocks away, and they found that a drive to the front wheel drive (AWD) was broken off and jammed. They disconnected the AWD to the front wheels. That not only got me mobile again, but the vibration was gone too ---- a failing part! I'll bet the tire shop never bothered jacking things up and looking. Just $800 for new tires, please.

[@BobanMisevic]

You retired too early 😂. HVAC business in south TX. I pay my installers $75-$100 ph. I guess inflation .

[@incognito3420]

Agreed. Now a days ppl don't want to learn nor put in the work. Your #1 trade is a dying breed. Houses come prefab anyone can throw together. But to actually fix something or build something to match existing structures that's a true carpenter

[@thehotdogsniper8144]

I was always thought I should get a college degree but the more I think about it I think I want to get into the trade's

[@DPtdryste]

I got a Masters and am enlisted in the Army. I wish I would have done trades out of high school, do it bro

[@raymondcarter9810]

@D. Pearce SSC big oof bro. Here at Bragg we have some many spc that came in wanting to be hooah infantry dudes. Now bodies are broken with nothing to fall back on after years. Have the degree, sure. But peers that used their degrees are further ahead. I feel your pain man. Trades is now what I'm looking into. That's why I'm here so I can out-process with a good trade.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

Enjoy those 18 hour work days

[@chumbue6537]

@@longdongsilvers5438 you're a clown No one is working that long, don't know why you're trying to overexaggerate 40-hour work weeks like it isnt normal

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@chumbue6537 Is it true you like to slurp on LONG DONGS

[@jsherwin7814]

Nate, your content here is great and I admire how you've built a great business for yourself. The furniture and projects look incredible! I followed you on Instagram back when it seemed you were getting started, alas I killed the app and my account recently, and I was impressed by your talent; I follow you on here instead and may be looking for a coffee table soon. It's also great to see someone not afraid to bring their faith into their profession, glory to God for His work in you! Your video on "college being a scam" was intriguing. Your logic is sound and I'd like to hear more; I'm noticing more students seeking trades nowadays being an educator. Any way to connect?

[@Sheldor_The_Conqueror]

Amen good sir, glory to the Lord, blessed be thy name.

[@crappiehookking387]

Electrician whoo! I've been an electrician for 5 years I don't have my license yet, but I definitely have experience, and I don't take less than $27hr. When I get my license I will definitely have more freedom to pick where I want to go and how much I want to make.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

lol that aint shit

[@crappiehookking387]

@@longdongsilvers5438 Yea it's not bad for not having a Journeyman License

[@daimyo2k]

Hey TMBRMAN!! Great vid. Can suggest a trade for someone who is a little older and has a slightly banged up shoulder? I can still lift and push but overhead, repetitive motions are a problem. Thanks !

[@bc1173]

As an electrician l can tell you that there's generally a significant pay gap between union and non-union. Union guys like myself make 50% more where l live than non-union guys, l believe this is the same for most skilled trades as well.

[@charlesking678]

I'd say this is location dependent. I'm in Atlanta, and have made significantly more since leaving the plumbing local. Residential service plumbing/electrical pays way more than hourly union scale.

[@beachlife4704]

Is it possible for a brand new guy to go from zero experience to making $100 an hour within 5 years as an electrician?

[@charlesking678]

@@beachlife4704 depending on where you live it is absolutely very possible.

[@beachlife4704]

@@charlesking678 Okay. I live in California.

[@Userspice4275]

@@charlesking678 I'm surprised that there is Union work in the South. Really. Here I'm thinking everything gone non union.

[@charlesking678]

As an owner, the sky's the limit as far as income potential and it doesn't matter the trade. As a tradesmen working in the field elevator mechanic is the highest paying trade (at least that I know of). Right below them are service plumbers, service electrians, hvac/refrigeration techs, welders, lineman. I disagree with this video's number one selection of Carpenter. The average Carpenter (none owner just an employee), isn't pulling in near the check as the trades listed above.

[@brianswelding]

I agree. We do primarily residential remodels and over the past few years the rates I can charge for plumbing and electrical work have gotten borderline obscene. Rates for the other trades have seen steady gains as well but no where near as much as those two. I also have a welding and metal fabrication shop with a mobile welding rig which was my ultimate goal from the start because that's where the real money is. Finding young men to teach and work is my biggest challenge. Everybody wants to make big money but they don't want to work. And I pay very well because I want my guys to succeed and there's plenty of money to go around. But all the young guys I get think they are going to be KZbin stars, literally. And they won't listen to advice. I'm glad to see lots of videos on this platform talking about the trades though. Good video, thanks!

[@rickysanders1695]

HVACR techs make more then linesmen?

[@Userspice4275]

Elevator craftsmen are the highest paid I understand , but it's one that's high in casualties also. Carpenters as no. 1 doesn't sound right. Carpenters are the lower paid Union trade in California. Elevator Mechanics, Plumbers and Steamfitters are among the highest . Unless things have changed , Carpenters that work industrial or Commercial , are Scaffold Builders for other crafts.

[@Earlvis]

HVAC techs are getting ripped off. I’m a commercial/industrial tech (33 years) and the skills required to do this work far exceed the electrical and welding trades.

[@chancecooper9246]

I don’t think you can ever go wrong in the HVAC trade. It isn’t ever going anywhere.

[@billybbob18]

That's why I chose HVAC. As the ancient philosopher said; where your talents meet the needs of society, therein lies your vocation. HVAC is considered to be "the thinker's trade" because one must learn about electronics, plumbing and some chemistry. Keep on keeping on!

[@zionwilliams609]

Just graduated from high school and I'm interested in trades(mainly carpentry and electrician work)

[@charlesking678]

Do electrical work. Much more money than carpentry.

[@jamesspencer3620]

Look into commercial diving, it's a blast and you can make a lot of money

[@longdongsilvers5438]

Try a job where women will actually want to sleep with you

[@graceperiod720]

I'm a union Ironworker and I will tell you it's one of the most exciting and fulfilling careers you can have. Best decision I ever made. The only thing I regret is that I didn't get started young right out of high school.

[@whodat4265]

What do you do and make I’m 17 and I might go be a helper with my dad in sandblasting and painting bridges and start off at like 20 and my dad is very experienced like more the 15 years and he makes 50 you thinks that’s worth it

[@graceperiod720]

@@whodat4265 if I were you, I would go into a skilled trade such as Ironwork, Millwright, Pipefitter or Electrician. Union apprenticeship is the best way to go imo. You get a free education, all the certifications(I'm also a aws certified welder through the hall), and you are building a pension and a annuity account from day one + great health benefits. In my trade you will make anywhere from $30-$60 per hour on the check plus benefits so your total package is actual much higher. You will learn skills that can and will serve you for the rest of your life n no one can ever take it away from you.

[@longdongsilvers5438]

I feel sorry for you

[@tomdamon7208]

So , you like being a rod buster ?

[@graceperiod720]

@@tomdamon7208 I like every facet of the trade...except for that one lol. I don't particularly care for rebar and I never really had to do it in the field yet. I would do it though if need be n there isn't much else going on. Rodbusting is almost it's own trade though. There's even a sister local to 397 Tampa about 30 minutes away in Lakeland Florida that only does Rodbusting

[@chrisjones3645]

I'm in Michigan. Carpenters don't get the pay that other trades get. It really depends on your state. Here, a carpenter is on par with tile setters and painters. It's a trade on the lower side of pay.

[@Jabroni_tony]

Thanks for the advice! Im only 14 and my grandpa owed a business called set apart construction sadly had to close it due to lack of income once i go through trade school im going to at least try to restart the business since we still own the name and logo

[@littlemomment]

My husband is a master plumber and he makes way more money than I do as an RN with a bachelor's degree. He own his own company and he is always in demand. He is been doing it for 30 years. He does tiles, plumbing, airconditioning, heating. He does a lot and he has many loyal costumers especially the fastfood restaurants. Most of his accounts are commercial, but he also offer residential. He has better cars than those people doctors that I work with in the hospital with zero debt. I also drive a brand new Porsche to work bought by a Plumber husband. Its not a glamorous job, but it pays my college education and graduate school and I went to a private school: Villanova and Drexel with no student loans because of a plumber husband.

[@luc3916]

Quality over quantity, will have you/us Loyalty customers yess mam 💁🙈😎

[@jamesspencer3620]

Good info, you should do a video on marine jobs, oceanography, commercial diving, tug boat captain etc.

[@shyshyriah]

About to graduate high school.Don’t feel like going to college.But I’ve thought a lot about going into trading

[@TMBRMANTV]

Don’t go to college if you don’t have a plan

[@shyshyriah]

Thank you.I currently don’t got a plan.I was just thinking about going to college maybe after trading because I might figure out what I might want to do in the 4 years of doing trade. Instead of rushing nd picking something I might not want to do

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

You don't need to go to college. Here in Williston North Dakota there is so much overtime in the oilfield with only a High School diploma. All the overtime you want. Starting at $65,000/year. It also made the news that a 20 year old was on track to make $200,000 in the fracking oil fields in Texas.

[@JuanCarlosLopez-tj4hh]

@@TMBRMANTV listen to him. Try the trade it gives you an opportunity to make good money without college debt. If you hate it after a few years you can up out for community college and get an office job

[@ryionizer3622]

I've thought about going to trade school to be an electrician a lot just because I really liked learning about electricity and all it's formulas and calculations and stuff in physics class in high school. Although the idea of being a carpenter sounds good to me as well I have a friend who has a carpenter cousin and he and his cousin build shit like tables to play DND on and Im always just so inspired by what they build and think it's really cool. If I were to go to a trade how do you think I should decide between electrician or carpenter?

[@JD-bd5uu]

That’s a tough call and probably a very personal question. I could tell you my favorite restaurant but that doesn’t mean it will be yours. That said, I’m a 16 year commercial Union electrician, and I would say residential and commercial experiences are very different. Residential carpenters seem happier than commercial, and commercial electricians more than residential. Commercial Electrical in my area pays substantially more than carpentry, and the Union is much stronger. At the end of the day though, you have to enjoy it right? That’s a big point I see in most of the comments here. I still love what I do and can take care of my family doing it.

[@JohnDoe-zz7on]

Tough question that I'm facing as well

[@glock19aog21]

@@JD-bd5uuthat's a great answer , I'm looking into enrolling into a trade school 8-10 month program for electrician and this helped me a lot Ty brother

[@janese444]

I’m thinking about going into a trade job. I’m in the Army right now, and researching jobs to take on once I get out. These jobs sounds pretty good!

[@longdongsilvers5438]

Yeah become a loser service member to a loser trade worker

[@Alex-ux8ni]

Welding is good also. Look into a local welding union. Great pay and you get paid as you learn

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@Alex-ux8ni Wow the five minutes it takes to learn to weld metal. Great way to stay broke and have all the women laiugh at you

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@Alex-ux8ni Show me a welder who owns a Ferrari

[@Alex-ux8ni]

@@longdongsilvers5438 most welders won’t have a Ferrari. But they will have a nice house , nice truck and money in the bank. Also be able to support a family. What profession are you in?

[@WerezerRoo]

Im starting carpentry prep but Although going toward masonry block and brick. Mixing dirt with fertiliser Landscaping my job only masonry and carp im interested but yet never knew where to start.

[@stevenowen6483]

What trade would you recommend for a guy whos 5'7 130lbs and in his early 40's?

[@dougsmith3821]

Lineman. We r the king of trades. Make more than sparkys too. With out us u don't get ur electricity to where u need it to go. Plus I know alot of guys who do electrical services on the side and make even more money

[@joemama3314]

What experience and certifications did it take for you to land a job on the lineman work? If you don’t mind me asking

[@shuteye2702]

Fuck that. That shit is too dangerous

[@Drod11z]

@@shuteye2702 facts

[@JAYY_JAYY]

As a union electrician you are incorrect. Currently here in Bay Area union foreman is 92$ an hour . Hourly we make more . Yes yearly you will make more due to unlimited OT . As far as working conditions you are mainly working outside in the elements and climbing poles , as well as the danger factor . I contemplated getting into line work . Overall I feel electrician is the better route . You are a close second tho 😂

[@CHARLIEBrownz]

I want to be a carpenter for sure and I am going to Northwest College of Construction. Here in Portland Oregon!

[@greenlightwoody9988]

I got my class A which was meh.. but then I got into the teamster union as a Water truck driver with a grading crew r and the kicker is the medical insurance is free, I'm around 40 an hour and I'm vested with a pension but I'm always looking to change things up and try a different field.

[@Ronathon02]

I was considering getting my class A and running a day cab route 8 hour drive round trip $32 an hour home daily. But I’m just not hearing good things from the trucking industry. And now I’m 20 years old and extremely lost on what I want to do as $32 an hour isn’t all that great with the economy. I drive a box truck delivering tile atm but need something I will stick with til retirement. Could you give me some input on how you scored that union water truck job? Any tips? Thank you

[@greenlightwoody9988]

@@Ronathon02ya a class A is needed for most. Some class b teamster jobs like linens delivery, fork lift.. look in your area for local unions , teamster or operating engineers. If you can't find any jobs for construction then look into union freight trucking. Like abf freight or ups freight.

[@joewestphal619]

Thank you for this video.

[@hitman.773x6]

What area does heavy machinery operate ex:excavator fall in??

[@robertmcclelland881]

It's crazy how much demand there is for manual labor jobs right now. I own a landscaping company, which I wouldn't even consider a skilled trade, and I can still charge 50 an hour and turn down jobs I don't want

[@MrTba198989]

This is something that's been on my mind for years. Starting a Landscaping business, but don't even know where to start. I've dablled with videos of such here on KZbin 😅😊

[@imaginelinux3180]

Elevator mechanic is a very under rated career salary wise

[@metroecco7908]

its not underrated in my opinion bc only big city have elevators and elevator mechanics

[@jaimehudson9026]

I’m a drywall finisher considering starting another trade. I am excellent at my current job as far as quality and speed. In fact it’s one of those jobs everyone else seems to hate doing. Why then does everyone go cheapest price possible for a finished product that can either make your job look great or horrible?

[@mrr9738]

I live in Bay Area California I’m in the union my trade is insulation as a journeyman I make 57.10 the hour we just got I contact for the next 5 years we be 72 the hr

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

NIce. I worked at the power plants in ND for many years. I was at $49/hr this year.

[@mrr9738]

@@mylifethaidiy7045 is that good money compared to the economy around you

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

@@mrr9738 No. My buddies in the oilfield are making 124,000 as normal workers and supervisors are about 150,000. I only make a measly 101,000

[@edih7442]

I agree with them would of done a top 7 and put bricklaying and roofing in there tho but I would of put carpentry before plumbing and electrics tbf

[@austinthompson8968]

That’s great because I’m in HVAC school now!

[@brandonreyes5567]

I’m an electrician you’ll be Lucky if you’re not outside in this Texas heat like we are all of the time

[@johnk9762]

I'm glad welding wasn't mentioned. I would never suggest anyone get into welding. It might be okay when you are young but doing it for 40 years would really suck. I've been doing it for 25 years and I would gladly take a drop in wages to do something else. Starting a new apprenticeship at this point doesn't seem practical, especially with the cost of living these days.

[@alexnious705]

Hmm I'm interested in electrical work. But I also work for an home manufacturing company. This video was very helpful.

[@zeke1eod]

For real estate I think your spot on, for trades in general have to be welder, pipefitter/welder, even the helpers are make 25 to 35 an hour I personally know guys making 82.50 hr plus 135 a day per diem

[@sonofatlas1372]

The beard is immaculate brother

[@TMBRMANTV]

Thank you!!

[@austinlevi3452]

Deciding if you overpayed or not based off of how long someone took to do a job is ridiculous. Quality should be the only metric.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

Agree. People say time is money but time is a base universal concept in this reality.

[@Sn00chieb00chies]

Just got my journeyman 🤙🏼

[@elliotwestjr.8251]

Starting school to become a electrician. I work for Shaw Industries..will start off with them and hopefully get on with Georgia power.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I also worked in the utility industry making $49/hr. It was swing shifts though. Now I am back in college. I don't consider $101,000/year that much after 17 years with them, when so many of my buddies are making $124,000 as straight days workers in the pipeline industry and $150,000 in management for the oilfield. All straight days for them, but they can end up putting in 14 hr days and have to get up in the middle of the night if something goes down.

[@theorycrafted86]

Trucker here. Wasted 8 years in the cab of a truck, think I'll try electrician out for size...

[@rs7458]

Is it too late to pick a trade in your mid 30s? Are all full time? I’m really stuck in a rut in my life.

[@dougsmith3821]

Never to late for a change man. Always room for self improvement.

[@rs7458]

@@dougsmith3821 thank you, brother. May God bless you.

[@JBERNABEL]

Do it man you won’t regret it. I got into an electrical apprenticeship at 31. I’m 2 years in and it’s the best decision I’ve made so far.

[@ibrahimismail7881]

its not too late ppl work trades even in there 50s and older.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

The oilfield starts everyone out at $30/hr with tons of O.T. A 20 year old on the news said he is on track to make $200,000 this year working the oilfield in the Fracking end of it in Texas.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Great video. Must say wished ad of turned to a trade after left school probably would of went into joinery or brick stone work. Instead I went into catering really bad idea. Oh well lesson learned. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@franciscolara6753]

Some hiring? Willing to dedicate to learning and working long hours? Or anyone know where i can apply to union jobs? I got natural energy so physical work for me it is.

[@mmkucharczyk81]

right now the housing market is crashing so this top 5 trades is done the tubes

[@heyalenofficial]

I have my trade, I'm a pizza chef and it's the worst paid trade you can ever learn... Here in Ireland, the minimum wage is $11.30 and as a pizza chef you can get around $13 per hour, but if you are a carpenter you can get around $30 per hour...Time to change my path!

[@dereky1861]

Hvac or Plumber journeyman in the Bay Area average is around $80 an hour

[@felicityluna5483]

I definitely want to be able to do all of those when I get out of the the military I do construction with the military already so epa certified with hvac plumbing and water treatment but I want to be able to do all

[@oneofmany1087]

Drywall paid 23.11 an hour back in 1983. what do you think it pays now?

[@foamformbeats]

Interesting. Almost every single video or mention of carpentry outside of this video says that carpentry is an underpaid profession to avoid.

[@dougsmith3821]

If ur a good Carpenter, u can make a fortune. Esp if u r well rounded. They're in high demand right now

[@BiggieSmalls946]

Alot to consider. If ur in a big city and ur a good carpenter u can make a killing. In Some parts of the country, carpenters can't stay busy year round.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

In Bozeman Montana most of the men are carpenters building all the $800,000 homes for the Californians moving up there.

[@Userspice4275]

@@mylifethaidiy7045 I ask , are they hiring local boys or are they coming from Texas or border areas? Lot of Carpenters in Dallas etc are Hispanic , and they're good , talented. My Co worker was a restaurant Chef before Construction , he went on about Chefs from Mexico were so good for some reason. Hey , creme rises to the top.

[@cameronbrown6628]

great video!

[@jamieward2630]

This all seams to be residential construction. Look into commercial construction I’m an elevator man and love it. There isn’t a whole lot I can say that I don’t know how to do that or I don’t know how that works. Great trade.

[@kenbierer8217]

Going for Millwright isn't a bad choice. We do a little bit of everything so you never have to worry about getting bored.

[@889976889]

I would also throw in millwright & overhead door/dock techs I know guys in those trades making 6 figures a year

[@bobtierney9829]

Great video. The trades need good tradesmen. I recently retired after 40 years in the commercial HVAC trades. I made great money over the years. Now have 2 pensions and paid insurance the rest of my life. The trades are really going to suffer in the future if more young people don't become intrested. Our construction jobs depend on the trades . With out us this country wouldn't be built.

[@delsonwilliams9794]

I've been real interested in HVAC the past couple of years, I'm trying to start trade school for it in 2023. Do you have any advice for someone trying to get in the industry?

[@longdongsilvers5438]

@@delsonwilliams9794 Yes because young ppl aren't interested in degrading themselves for a living like a broke ass HVAC tech

[@dtaeric1400]

I’m a carpenter apprentice at a remodel company in the future I want to own my own company any advice been with this company almost a year

[@kennethrichardson8849]

I work as an industrial maintenance instrumentation-electrician for a very large brewing company and we can not find qualified Electricians willing to work in the factory environment. The company just pumped the pay rate up 10% this year for the skilled trade folks and it did not even come close to getting Electricians to apply. OH WELL more OT for me😊

[@cripline]

Glad i started my carpenters apprenticeship 2 months ago then!

[@themejias213]

What do you think about welding ?

[@Userspice4275]

In the building trades , welding is a " tool " of the trade. So if your in the Fitters union, your ability to weld doesn't get you more pay but sometimes more hireable . It takes years to be a good pipe welder though.

[@paultexasusa1366]

very helpful

[@charlesking678]

Where are you finding companies that are charging $50/$60 hour? I can't see anyone running a profitable business in any trade at that rate.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

Own your own business

[@p2productions240]

Union Journeyman Carpenter in Boston 54.62/hr plus almost 33$ in benefits an hour(total package 87/hr) company definitely still turns a profit.

[@charlesking678]

@@p2productions240 if they are paying $87/hr for one man, how can you charge $50/hr?

[@p2productions240]

@@charlesking678 the company bills more than 87 an hour to the GC, I live in a big northeast city where the price of work in the city is in the top 10% of the country and real estate is 2nd only to San Francisco $ per sq/ft in the country

[@jasonauric]

Mechanics/ repair shops commonly charge that rate, higher actually.

[@benkidd5976]

Number 1 I’m guessing pipe fitting!

[@yairgarcia7321]

I’m agree with you I have my plumbing company in California

[@dewaynegray8958]

I'm in school for HVAC great video

[@Joe-oi6qn]

I'm a union ironworker in Boston where the rate is 50 plus

[@emmanuelpierre1411]

Which one in Boston?

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I was at $49/hr at the power plants this year.

[@Kslim07]

d love to get into a trade, but every time i look up the salary scale for a lot of these jobs for my state (florida) im just like ughhh. living in the south SUCKS!

[@Lelouch199-l1g]

The thing about tiles and mason , it’s piece work so you can make over 1 k a day Electricians make like 30 an hour or 40’working for a company You only make money making being the boss ! In any trade 😂

[@trycep4217]

What about drywall finisher?

[@dixonshaun]

It wasn't 20 years ago that carpenters would have been at the bottom of the list. Being able to measure, cut, and erect a structure is a skill that can't be taught in college. Seeing as how all other trades come after framing, it's not surprising that the dissatisfaction of pay from carpenters/framers has propelled them to top of the list.

[@jennellegift8171]

I wish I was living in the US 🇺🇸I would work every day.i am a electrician and I love what I do, plus I am good and am fast.i work any day and any hours once they paying

[@tommychong1173]

Thing won't change until builders n contractors start paying more to to the trades people. Most of us got in the trades because it paid more for our services over flipping burgers but as it stands now those jobs are catching up to what trades people are paid. So you want to trades people to came back gotta raise what you pay your trades people for the cost of living. Meaning more money for getting stuff done or you get shitty half ass jobs ( ugly unprofessional work gets done) perfection n doing things right cost money a lot of money. So all in all you need people pay your workers just to retain them and they gotta be taking care of, so no big houses , new rides or boats until the people on site get a fair wage for their services.

[@elite5068]

good stuff

[@timothymatthew6840]

What do I sign up for to be a tile setter? Is it a mason or what ?

[@chopsworld5332]

Aircraft mechanic

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

For some reason I didn't think they make that much money. I thought they don't get over $100,000/year.

[@chrisrobbins3888]

What’s your recommendation for learning carpentry?🎃

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

In Wahpeton, ND the college has an associates degree in carpentry. That's what my roommate was in. He learned how to do estimates for customers too!

[@cryptic4446]

Carpenting or plumbing ..... Decisions decisions..... I still have time to think, sadly I'm a dead broke recovering Coke addict only 20 yrs old .... so while I save up money for school , I'll be thinking between the 2. Any recommendations anyone ?

[@vinnyreichardt106]

20 year builder here. Don't make it sound so easy .lots of salesman out there who think they can build . If u don't have the knowledge ur just a strong back . Facts

[@popeyesailor2191]

Plumber and apprentice 180 hr. Hvac guys are 120/130 hr. Ther not in the same bracket Texas

[@ballershub9837]

I’m in the middle of my senior year of high school and I don’t know what I want to do when I graduate I was thinking about doing HVAC then start and LLC later can someone give me some input..

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Wahpeton, ND has an affordable college. My best bud got his HVAC associates degree there for $9000/year tuition.

[@Userspice4275]

Call around for any building trades accepting application for their Apprenticeship Program . Be drug free and pass the state test. If you get in , you'll do great.

[@TheOneshot78]

$300,000 a year in Hvac and I am traveling all over the world..

[@vincentsabbatini3304]

Hey sir just wondering how you are traveling all over the world in hvac? Sounds awesome

[@ThePaps87]

I would think a lineman would be #1. They get paid ridiculous cash

[@patbernard7245]

yea they do, this video is bs

[@tewodrosdestael8165]

Side work sucks tho

[@dougsmith3821]

@@tewodrosdestael8165 if ur a union lineman u don't need any side work. Trust me. Hell even when I was non union I didn't ever need any side work personally and I had my wife quit her job and be a stay at home mom for 3 years, just bc I made such good money. I work for a coop now so I have more free time and am starting a side hustle just for the summer months for something to do and it's something I enjoy

[@abellsatime378]

I've thought about mechanic work; is it worth?

[@1Blkkato]

im 56 and a garage door tech and have been for 30 years. I luv the career Ive chosen, when i got out of the Army I was lost on what to do next, i hated college and office politics. I stumbled into garage door work & havent looked back. Im a blk man & when I try to hire or convince young blk guys [or wht guys] they just are not interested. I use to go to career day at the local HS. Id give a presentation along with military and college recruiters. the only 1s interested are Spanish guys every time yet people complain they're taking all the jobs! Another thing burns me up, women dont have any respect for what I do even though I make wayyyy more money then the bozo in the shirt & tie! I was standing in line to cash a check, some ladies were frowning at me cause I was dirty but I was cashing a check for $3000 all mine!