AllTradesJournal

Salaries

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Diverse construction workers collaborating on blueprints at a high-rise building site, symbolizing industry growth and high salaries.
Industry

Construction and trades salaries rise in 2026

With 292,000 job openings as of November 2025, the construction industry faces a critical talent shortage, pushing salaries for roles like Project Managers to nearly $200,000.

Rick Donovan·August 27, 2026
A confident Australian tradesperson working on a construction site, demonstrating the high earning potential of skilled blue-collar professions.
Trades

Blue-collar trades offer six-figure earnings potential in Australia

Skilled tradespeople in Australia can earn over A$120,000 annually, a figure competitive with many white-collar salaries, reports Whalesbook .

Rick Donovan·July 5, 2026