With college costs escalating year after year, some workers don't want to pursue a higher education. The good news is that blue-collar jobs often offer a well-paying salary, allowing you to build ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. For as long as many of us can remember, high-school graduates ...

Blue-collar jobs are in. Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.

Some older professionals have taken blue-collar jobs in response to a white-collar hiring slowdown. Blue-collar roles are helping some people make ends meet while they continue their job searches.

Blue-collar workers have been at or near the center of much public discussion in recent years, from their political leanings to their wages and cultural impact. A recent Pew Research Center survey ...