Skilled Trades Compensation Guide 2026

PDF report covering the 10 core trade SOC categories — Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, Pipefitting, Sheet Metal, Ironworking, and Heavy Equipment. Includes national medians, top-10 state comparisons, and 5 major MSA breakdowns per trade. Cite BLS data in board presentations without opening a spreadsheet.