The construction industry is booming and more young people are turning to careers in trade.
Last year, enrollment in construction trade programs increased by 20.9 percent, while enrollment in mechanic and repair technician programs increased by 14.3 percent.
With the increasing popularity of trade and vocational training among young workers, international telecom provider TollFreeForwarding.com has revealed the 10 blue-collar jobs with the best career outlooks. Their rankings are based on multiple criteria, including median annual salary, cost and length of required training, and the projected job growth rate over the next decade.
According to their findings, the blue-collar jobs with the best career outlooks are:
| Job | Median annual salary | Score (out of 100) |
| 1. Power plant operator | $100,890 | 75 |
| 2. Elevator/escalator installer and repairer | $102,420 | 72 |
| 3. Locomotive engineer | $74,770 | 69 |
| 4. Electrical line installer and repairer | $85,420 | 67 |
| 5. Structural iron and steel worker | $62,760 | 66 |
| 6. Boilermaker | $71,140 | 62 |
| 7. Powerhouse, substation and relay repairer | $96,600 | 58 |
| 8. Construction and building inspector | $67,700 | 53 |
| 9. Gas plant operator | $82,560 | 47 |
| 10. Radio and telecom equipment installer | $62,350 | 45 |
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