There are a host of high-paying, high-demand trade school careers in STEM fields that you might not even know exist. We’re here to help change that.

Truly, there are different paths for every job and trade school isn’t a path that everyone has considered. So what is a trade school? Trade schools teach specific skills for specific jobs, which is useful when you know exactly what kind of job you want and it requires specific, narrow training. These trade school careers usually pay well and are in high demand, making them an attractive choice for many students.

Here are five top trade school careers worth considering.

1. Sound Engineering Technician

trade school careersSound engineers are working everywhere. They’re in places you wouldn’t even expect. They work at concert venues, radio stations, and on movies. They also work in malls, recording studios, and just about anywhere else you hear music.

Sound engineers, in the most simplified terms, make sure the music you’re listening to is working and sounds the unique way it’s supposed to for whatever situation is required. This trade school job requires a love of music as well as training in electrical engineering and specific computer programs.

Median Salary: $41,780
Schools that Train: Bates Technical College, Cleveland Community College, and Trident Technical College, among others