A new study has been released on the highest-paid trades jobs in Australia, based on the latest data from Sleek.

According to employment data for August last year, approximately 1.9 million people were employed in the trades sector across the country.

Among the highest earners, construction managers lead with an annual salary of around $134,000. Electricians follow closely with an annual salary of $89,000, while boilermakers earn about $87,000 annually.

Riggers also earn a respectable salary of $86,000 per year, and air conditioning technicians make an average of $83,000 annually.

Additionally, professions such as plumbers, carpenters, and tilers are also noted for earning high annual salaries in the Australian trades sector.