Most people who are considering a career change or entering the workforce for the first time often first think about jobs that revolve around offices, writes Caleb Yen for Job Journey, a blog of Express Employment Professionals

However, skilled trade jobs have several advantages that should be taken into consideration when making these decisions.

According to Express Employment Professionals, “at the most basic level, a skilled trade is any job that requires a specialized skill, usually obtained through a technical school, college, or on-the-job training through an apprenticeship or internship.”

They are cheaper to pursue when it comes to education. While a traditional college degree costs roughly $122,000, fees at a trade school range from $3,600 to $14,500 per year, and most require completion of a two-year program.

Skilled trades also offer high pay. The national average for these jobs is $42,322, according to ZipRecruiter.

Skilled trades offer high job satisfaction for those who do not want to work at the office and people who like to work with their hands.

Finally, many skilled tradesmen start their own companies, which means you can be your own boss.

Read more about skilled trades at Job Journey.

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