05/11/2025
Most, if not ALL, trade schools accept VA benefits.
Any veteran with a (good) DD214 can apply!
Do the math:
4 years of worthless college = $400,000.00
- Find a job as a waiter...
2 years of trade school = $0.00. VA
- Go to work - apprentice (depending on the trade). $20.00+ hr
PLUMBERS:
The median salary for plumbers comes in at $59,880, which is a solid living. But, as you gain experience, that goes up. The top 10 percent bring in over $99,920, so some are certainly crossing the six-figure threshold.
ELEVATOR MECHANIC:
How does a median annual salary of $97,860 sound? Pretty good, right? Well, as an elevator mechanic, you could certainly bring that home.
Elect Powerline technician:
Usually, your days are steady. But, if there’s an outage, you could be sent out to help. In exchange for your dedication, you could earn a median salary of $74,530 a year.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC:
Usually, aircraft mechanics acquire their skills at a technical school that is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified. After that, with a bit of on-the-job training and some time, you could be bringing in an annual salary of $65,550, give or take.
ELECTRICIAN: But, while you’re training, you do get paid, so that helps. Plus, once you learn the ins and outs of the job – including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components, wiring, and controls – you could secure the median salary of $60,040 a year. Nice, right?
HVAC TECH: Once you learn the ropes, you could find yourself earning the median annual salary of $48,630. In many cases, that’s a pretty comfortable living.
For more info:
The top 25 highest paying trade jobs. Includes a breakdown of each job with up to date salary info.
