2026 Skilled Trades Wage Guide

Attract Qualified Workers With the Right Trade Wages

It’s no secret that hiring skilled trades workers is harder than ever, but it’s the wages that win top talent that often stay out of sight.

Salary websites will give you numbers. However, data from our expansive network of clients and tradespeople shows these compensation averages are often outdated or underestimate what exceptional candidates make, especially in Texas and key markets where construction activity and specialized projects are booming in 2026.

Competition for skilled labor is high, and it’s reflected in today’s wages. As a leading skilled trades staffing firm in North Texas with decades of workforce expertise, we’re seeing wage trends climb well above previous years, with many high demand roles exceeding historical benchmarks.

It’s time to update your wages to attract and retain high demand tradespeople as labor shortages persist and competition intensifies. Download our 2026 Skilled Trades Wage Guide for valuable insights on:

• The skilled trades hiring landscape in 2026
• Electrical wages
• Plumbing wages
• Mechanical wages
• General construction wages