5 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $75,000 a Year

In this article, we will look at the 5 blue-collar jobs that pay at least $75,000 a year. We have also discussed the growing popularity and demand for gray collar jobs in another article. If you are interested in reading about that along with a more extensive list, head straight to the 15 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $75,000 a Year.

5. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Average Salary: $93,960

Elevator and escalator installers and repairers earned a median salary of $99,000 per year. They typically enter the field with a high school diploma and undergo apprenticeships for on-the-job training. The occupation had 25,100 jobs in 2022 and there are predictions for minimal growth with a 1% job outlook for 2022-2032. They are primarily employed in the building equipment contractors industry, with 20,730 jobs and a mean annual wage of $97,020. The industry with the highest pay is Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals) at $102,010 per year, employing 630 people in the US.