1. Plumber
1.1. Ability to use pressure gauges, augers, pullers and wrenches
1.1.1. Physical Strength
1.2. 4- to 5-year apprenticeship
1.2.1. ITT Technical Institute
1.2.2. Apprenticeship programs are provided by local unions and their affiliates, as well as by non-union contractors.
1.3. Most states require licensure
1.3.1. Additional Certification
1.4. For requirements look up
1.5. Yearly average wage
1.5.1. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
1.5.1.1. $49,000
1.5.2. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
1.5.2.1. $30,000
1.5.3. Helpers, construction trades, all other
1.5.3.1. $29,000
1.5.4. First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers
1.5.4.1. $63,000
2. Mechanic
2.1. No Post Secondary Education
2.1.1. $12.50
2.1.1.1. Take high school auto\ welding classes
2.2. Community College
2.2.1. $20.95
2.2.2. UTI
2.2.2.1. What you Learn: gear wrench diesel tech set, tire valve tool, tread depth gauge, digital multi-meter, truck tire inflator, impact extension, impact set, socket sets, and much more.
2.3. 4 Year College
2.3.1. $26.55
2.3.2. Iowa State
2.4. Apprenticeship
2.4.1. $15.60
2.4.2. Private, Individual
2.4.2.1. Apprenticeship programs are provided by local unions and their affiliates, as well as by non-union contractors.
2.5. Diesel Tech
2.5.1. 4 Year
2.5.1.1. $29.15
2.5.2. 2 Year
2.5.2.1. $22.50
2.6. Motorcycle
2.6.1. 2 Year
2.6.1.1. $24.00
2.6.2. 4 Year
2.6.2.1. $28.25