Daniel de Visé at USA TODAY reports you don't need a college degree to earn a good salary. Two in five Gen Zers are pursuing Blue-Collar Fields, rejecting the collegiate path and learning the Skilled Trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and Trade Programs are booming, Federal data shows. One reason is a perception Blue-Collar jobs pay well and that college costs are becoming prohibitive. Against that backdrop, the Career Site Resume Genius offers a list of the 10 highest-paying Blue-Collar jobs: Elevator and Escalator Technician - Median salary is $106,580; Electrical Powerline Installer and Repairer - $92,560; Aircraft Avionics Equipment Mechanic and Technician - $79,140; Railroad Worker - $75,680; Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator - $75,190; Industrial Machinery Mechanic - $63,510; Plumber, Pipefitter and Steamfitter - $62,970; Wind Turbine Technician - $62,580; Electrician - $62,350; and Solar Photovoltaic Installer - $51,860.

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