Neither statement is true, unfortunately. The reports that you read in the media don't reflect the state of the world. In the US, most plumbers and SWE make between 100-200K. The way to wealth is to start one's own business. Hence, hard work and character.

> In the US, most plumbers and SWE make between 100-200K.

$62,970 per year is not $100K-$200K

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/plumbers...

median plumber salary: $63k https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/plumbers... median Software Developer salary: $131k https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/...

Where are your statistics?

People will charge less when there are more people fighting for the same plumbing roles no?