--- title: Don't Skilled Trades Workers Make Less Money? description: Most believe that skilled trades workers in Ontario make less money than university graduates. That is a myth that is not true in every case. image: https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/different%20plyers%20on%20a%20workshop%20wall..jpeg --- [![NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png?width=150&height=150&name=NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png) ](http://getatrade.com) # Skilled Trades Blog # Don't Skilled Trades Workers Make Less Money? Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The question of which payoff is better between attending university or opting to go into a trades apprenticeship or getting a skilled trades ticket is one we hear often. It's understandable - most high school guidance department and parents suggest attending a traditional college or university after high school graduation, and unfortunately, there is still a stigma surrounding the skilled trades. The idea that skilled trades workers make less money than university or college graduates, however, isn't accurate. ## Skilled Trades Can Earn Top Dollar Determining the actual salary of Ontario skilled trades jobs is tricky, as they typically vary based on the trade, experience, and negotiation skills. If you want to make top dollar as a skilled trades worker, it's important to rely on the industry connections you have to find yourself the right company to work with. Once you find a good company, you should always strive to do your best within the organization. Focus on improving your customer service skills, upgrading your education, and making yourself even more valuable to the company you work for. The more valuable the are, the more you will earn in the long run. ## Be Successful As A Gas Technician [Gas technicians enjoy the ability to work year round](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/gas-fitter-jobs-in-ontario-dont-slow-down-in-the-summer). As a gas technician, you can work repairing furnaces and HVAC systems in the winter, as well as repairing and maintaining gas powered appliances all year long. In the summer, your career as a gas tech doesn't slow down. In fact, instead of slowing down in what might be considered the "off season" you will simply shift what you're servicing. You can work numerous hours in the summer servicing natural gas BBQs, outdoor fireplaces, and pool heaters. With many trades, the more clients and hours you take on the closer you will get to your dream salary, and gas fitting is no exception to that rule. This is why it is so important to ensure you improve your customer service skills, to get repeat clients who will refer you to new clients. 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