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Skilled Trades See 30% Pay Bump, Outpacing College

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated May 21

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Skilled trade workers have seen a 30% wage growth in the U.S. in the past four years, according to Randstad's data.
  • The wage growth for skilled trades has outpaced that of college graduates.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • CNBCCenter

    The article frames the shift in the labor market around economic opportunities in skilled trades and AI-related roles, emphasizing the financial benefits and changing career landscape.

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