Oklahoma

OK

Explore skilled trade careers in Oklahoma. Compare salaries, certification paths, and career opportunities across 10 trades.

Available Trades

Carpenter

Carpentry

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials. Carpenters frame buildings, install cabinets, build decks, and do finish work.

$44,160median journeyman

Electrician

Electrical

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Electricians read blueprints, run wiring, install panels, and ensure code compliance.

$53,360median journeyman

General Contractor

General Contracting

Manage and oversee construction projects from start to finish. General contractors coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets, pull permits, and ensure code compliance.

$57,040median journeyman

Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment

Operate heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and loaders for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.

$51,520median journeyman

HVAC Technician

HVAC

Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. HVAC techs ensure climate control and indoor air quality.

$49,680median journeyman

Mason

Masonry

Lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, and other masonry materials to build walls, foundations, walkways, and decorative structures.

$44,160median journeyman

Plumber

Plumbing

Install and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, gas lines, and fixtures. Plumbers work in residential and commercial settings ensuring safe water and waste systems.

$51,520median journeyman

Roofer

Roofing

Install, repair, and replace roofing systems on residential and commercial buildings. Roofers work with shingles, metal, flat roofing, and waterproofing systems.

$42,320median journeyman

Solar Installer

Solar/Renewable

Install, maintain, and repair solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops and ground-mounted arrays. Solar installers connect panels, inverters, and battery systems.

$47,840median journeyman

Welder

Welding

Join metals using various welding processes including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core. Welders work in construction, manufacturing, pipelines, and shipbuilding.

$47,840median journeyman