Legacy occupation context
Trade Occupation Pay Snapshot
A descending view of recorded legacy occupation pay values. Their source, measurement scope, and data year were not retained. These are not apprentice pay, journey-level scale, graduate outcomes, or offers.
Legacy occupation context · source unverified · year not recorded
This snapshot has unverified provenance and should not drive a current wage decision. Check the latest BLS occupation page and a local employer or sponsor source. Annual equivalents below simply multiply the recorded hourly value by 2,080 hours and are not expected annual earnings.
| Order | Occupation | Recorded hourly value | Annualized equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction ManagerConstruction Management | $50.15 | $104,312 |
| 2 | Elevator ConstructorElevator Technology | $46.56 | $96,845 |
| 3 | Network TechnicianComputer Networking | $42.44 | $88,275 |
| 4 | NurseNursing | $41.54 | $86,403 |
| 5 | BoilermakerBoilermaking | $32.30 | $67,184 |
| 6 | Electronics TechnicianElectronics Technology | $31.03 | $64,542 |
| 7 | PlumberPlumbing | $30.46 | $63,357 |
| 8 | ChefCulinary Arts | $30.06 | $62,525 |
| 9 | ElectricianElectrical | $29.61 | $61,589 |
| 10 | IronworkerIronworking | $28.82 | $59,946 |
| 11 | Diesel TechnicianDiesel Technology | $26.67 | $55,474 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal | $26.33 | $54,766 |
| 13 | HVAC TechnicianHVAC | $25.95 | $53,976 |
| 14 | CarpenterCarpentry | $25.87 | $53,810 |
| 15 | MasonMasonry | $24.19 | $50,315 |
| 16 | CDL DriverCommercial Driving (CDL) | $24.09 | $50,107 |
| 17 | WelderWelding | $23.81 | $49,525 |
| 18 | Auto MechanicAutomotive | $23.41 | $48,693 |
| 19 | CNC MachinistCNC & Machining | $22.72 | $47,258 |
| 20 | PainterPainting & Decorating | $22.47 | $46,738 |
| 21 | RooferRoofing | $22.34 | $46,467 |
| 22 | Dental AssistantDental Assisting | $21.11 | $43,909 |
| 23 | Medical AssistantMedical Assisting | $18.43 | $38,334 |
| 24 | CosmetologistCosmetology | $16.83 | $35,006 |