About
Why this site exists
Hey, I'm Josh. I work in tech. I built this site because I think the smart money is moving in your direction.
AI is displacing white collar workers at a pace my industry doesn't want to admit. Meanwhile, nobody's chatbot is going to rewire a panel, sweat a joint, or certify a weld. Skilled trades are heading into a boom, and the numbers back it up.
But getting into a trade isn't as simple as "go to school, get a job." Apprenticeships, regional certifications, licensing, tools. The path is real work before the work even starts, and the information is scattered everywhere.
That's what Certified Trade Jobs is for: one focused place to find trade jobs now. Certification guides, wage data, and whatever else actually helps. No fluff, no engagement traps, just the goods.
Questions or ideas? Drop me a line. I read everything.
By the numbers
BLS · 2018–2025When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, white-collar work started bracing for disruption. Skilled-trade employment went the other way — 7% more jobs in the two years since, and 7% more than in 2018.
- Electrician +15% jobs +19% pay
- HVAC +27% jobs +28% pay
- Plumber +7% jobs +23% pay
- Welder +7% jobs +28% pay
- Carpenter -7% jobs +27% pay
- Roofer +6% jobs +32% pay
- Painter -2% jobs +28% pay
Figures aggregate U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2025) across the trades we track. Pay is nominal — not inflation-adjusted — and the jobs count is a real headcount. See the full salary data →