In our area, the local sports radio station has ads from companies looking for welders, machinists and electricians.
One welding company promised minimum $90K for anyone with 3 years of experience and going higher from there. Welding is a tough job, for sure.
$2-3 Trillion of govt deficit is keeping parts of the economy afloat, and a vast army of unemployable slackers on welfare
Not to mention the fumes/gasses can kill you.