General labor & trades
General labor & trades jobs: pay by role, employers hiring & how to apply
Everything for general labor & trades jobs in one place — 14 roles with real BLS national median pay, the major employers hiring (with shift hours and how to apply), and live openings. Jobeezy reads every posting, skips the ones that never hire, and applies for you.
General labor & trades jobs span 14 roles with a U.S. median pay band of $34,980 to $63,800 a year, or roughly $17-$31 an hour. Below, browse each role's local pay by city, see the employers hiring, and let Jobeezy apply for you. Data from BLS OEWS national medians (May 2024 vintage).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roles in this field | 14 | Jobeezy roles taxonomy |
| U.S. median pay band | $34,980-$63,800/yr | BLS OEWS |
Jobs in this field, with national median pay
- Janitor — $36,840/yr median
- Housekeeper — $35,510/yr median
- Landscaper — $39,150/yr median
- Maintenance Technician — $49,590/yr median
- Construction Laborer — $47,120/yr median
- Carpenter — $60,580/yr median
- Welder — $53,750/yr median
- Painter — $49,400/yr median
- Auto Mechanic — $50,620/yr median
- Diesel Mechanic — $61,770/yr median
- Electrician — $63,190/yr median
- Plumber — $63,800/yr median
- HVAC Technician — $61,010/yr median
- Childcare Worker — $34,980/yr median