Architectural and Engineering Managers made a median salary of $165,370 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $203,030 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $132,890.

Electrical Engineers made a median salary of $106,950 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $137,140 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $83,200.

Amid rising college costs and growing concerns about white-collar job automation, more young Americans are turning to the skilled trades—drawn by strong wages, faster training paths, and better job se ...