Tradies Compass is independent career information for the US skilled trades. We explain what the work involves, what it pays, what training costs and what certification takes, so people can decide on evidence rather than on a school’s sales pitch.
What we are not
We are not a school and we do not place students. No school pays for placement, and nobody can buy a recommendation on this site.
What we cover
We are starting with three trades: welding, data center technician and industrial maintenance. More will follow as we can cover them properly.
How we work
Every page shows the date its facts were last checked, and every figure links to its source. Read the full approach on how we research.