It depends on what type of contractor you're talking about. A General Contractor is hired by the owner or Property manager etc. to complete a large job. Depending on the job, a general contractor hires sub contractors which can be drywall, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning contractors to do that specific trade. Electricians make pretty good money but you have to take some type of apprenticeship training first to get in. HVAC pays well and is very good to know as it is a requirement in case you decide to get out of the trade and into some type of building maintenance which is what I plan on doing.
What other construction jobs pay well?