> A savvy tradesman these days (e.g. Plumber) can easily make more than most lawyers and even many physicians. I’ve cited that a lot when giving career advice t

> A savvy tradesman these days (e.g. Plumber) can easily make more than most lawyers and even many physicians. I’ve cited that a lot when giving career advice to those being pressured into a college degree when it’s probably not the right fit for them. Sure. A savvy football player can make more than most lawyers and many physicians, too. It's risky to make life decisions like this hoping that you'll be at the very top of the range for a particular profession. The vast majority of plumbers make less than even the median starting salary of lawyers in private firms.