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Skilled trades now offer direct path to six-figure pay without college debt thanks to emerging tech industry
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Andrew Miller stated that data center demand enables electricians to earn six figures by age 22, with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers apprentices starting at $27 to $28 per hour. Miller did not provide details on how many electricians reach six-figure earnings or at what age most achieve that level. The data center industry has expanded significantly in recent years due to increased demand for computing infrastructure.
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