Six figure blue collar jobs?

[Rreemo]

One of my best friends made well into 6-figure numbers with a small (3-man) HVAC business. Sold that business to his brother last summer to buy into an established business that repairs dental equipment - he's already making baller money on that deal.

One of our resident PDR guys does very well also, as does one of the older members that repaired boat motors, but doesn't post much here anymore. Having the skill is only part of it....how you choose to use it is a whole other thing.

[Darren M]

There are other ways to make an income, legally, ethically, etc. Part time and consistent effort but completely doable. Residual income is out there, you just have to be open minded and look. The problem I see is the institionalizing of people into thinking a 9-5 is the ONLY way. [Insert your profession's normal work hours].

[Rreemo]

There are other ways to make an income, legally, ethically, etc. Part time and consistent effort but completely doable. Residual income is out there, you just have to be open minded and look. The problem I see is the institionalizing of people into thinking a 9-5 is the ONLY way. [Insert your profession's normal work hours].

You sir, are entirely correct. Our generation is entirely fucking over future generations by making all these kids think that the only choice they have is a college degree. Kids these days have no desire to learn any skills with their hands...it's unfortunate, and further contributing to the demise of the US Society.

[helosailor]

Oilfield $$$ $$$$!

[jw33]

100k isn't what 100k used to be...

[jluv]

100k isn't what 100k used to be...

That ain't no shit!

[txsr20de]

There are lots of people down here who do very well at petrochemical plants. If you are willing to work a lot of overtime, you can make really good money. I know guys who are making close to $200k without a degree. TONS of overtime though.

[AdamLX]

You can get into a 300k home making 60k annually depending on your debt.

[Big A]

You can get into a 300k home making 60k annually depending on your debt.

That's what I was thinking, $300k isn't a lot of house.

That aside, $100k a year is not a lot, considering a dual-income household.

[Broncojohnny]

You can get into a 300k home making 60k annually depending on your debt.

Very true. One of my analysts at work is about to close on a $1.35M fixer upper house in Highland Park. He is stretching and he probably won't be able to sleep at night for a year or two but he can manage it. Debt is super easy to get right now. Personally I don't like it and do my best not to have any at all.

As for the high paying blue collar jobs, there are plenty in skilled trades that fit the bill. My brother works at the GM plant in Arlinton as a Millwright and I am sure he makes $35 an hour, maybe more. And he has been working 7 twelve hour shifts a week for years. Anything over 80 is double time and holidays are triple time but they make him sit there even if nothing needs to be fixed.

[DieselSmoke]

My wife makes well over 100k a year cutting hair.

[stephen4785]

Working for another person at a blue collar job rarely gets you 6 figures but it is very easy if you work for yourself.

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[emg]

My wife makes well over 100k a year cutting hair.

My ex cut hair too, she didn't make that much, but I was surprised on what she did. A lot of her friends who were also hair dressers made over 100k.

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[lincolnboy]

I just found out how much my girlfriend paid for her house that she just bought. $278,xxx. I was REALLY shocked at the price. I have been looking at prices in Irving and they are crazy for ugly houses. Hope i found something super nice for a good price again.

[1carcrazyguy]

My ex cut hair too, she didn't make that much, but I was surprised on what she did. A lot of her friends who were also hair dressers made over 100k.

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15-30 a pop and those that are good can run 3-5 people through an hour......yeah barbers (hair dressers) have been making bank for years.