Job Seeker Salary FAQs (2025)
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See Where Your Trade Career Can Take You
Explore apprenticeship to supervisor progression for top trades. See the skills, licenses, and salaries that can take you to the next level.
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Builder
- Automotive Mechanic
- Truck Driver
Australia’s Highest-Paid Trades in 2025
These are the top-earning trades this year. See how your trade compares — and what you could earn with the right skills or location.
Electrical Line Worker — $145K
Lift Mechanic — $135K
HVAC Supervisor — $128K
Diesel Mechanic (Mining) — $120K
Heavy Truck Driver (Linehaul) — $110K
Which States Pay the Highest Wages?
WA - Mining
QLD - Infrastructure
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WA - Mining
QLD - Infrastructure
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WA - Mining
QLD - Infrastructure
WA and QLD continue to lead in 2025, with mining and infrastructure projects pushing wages above the national average. NSW and VIC remain strong for metro roles, while regional employers often pay more to attract talent.
What Really Impacts Your Pay?
Your pay isn’t just about your job title. It depends on:
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Licenses & certifications (e.g., White Card, High-Risk, EWP).
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Union / EBA agreements
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Metro vs regional vs FIFO work.
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Apprenticeship year level.
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Industry sector (construction, mining, residential, automotive).
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Why Apprentices Walk Away?
4 in 10 apprentices quit in their first two years — mostly due to low wages and lack of clear pathways. Salary transparency changes that.
See what apprentices in your trade should earn in 2025
In 2025, a qualified electrician in Queensland earns around AUD $88,000–$92,000 per year. Pay is higher in mining and infrastructure projects, sometimes exceeding AUD $120,000 for supervisor roles.
In 2025, a qualified electrician in Queensland earns around AUD $88,000–$92,000 per year. Pay is higher in mining and infrastructure projects, sometimes exceeding AUD $120,000 for supervisor roles.
In 2025, a qualified electrician in Queensland earns around AUD $88,000–$92,000 per year. Pay is higher in mining and infrastructure projects, sometimes exceeding AUD $120,000 for supervisor roles.
In 2025, a qualified electrician in Queensland earns around AUD $88,000–$92,000 per year. Pay is higher in mining and infrastructure projects, sometimes exceeding AUD $120,000 for supervisor roles.
In 2025, a qualified electrician in Queensland earns around AUD $88,000–$92,000 per year. Pay is higher in mining and infrastructure projects, sometimes exceeding AUD $120,000 for supervisor roles.
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