Here are the 10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs

You don't need a college degree to earn a good salary. Blue-collar jobs are enjoying fresh currency. Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar fields, rejecting the collegiate path and learning 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 that blue-collar jobs pay well, and that college costs are becoming prohibitive. Against that backdrop, the career site Resume Genius offers a ...