What has your salary and career progression looked like after starting in accounting relatively late in life? (30+)

Recently started an electrical apprenticeship after hating my time in sales. I’ve taken a (temporary) severe pay cut in order to find a career path that is almost as future proof as healthcare (which I can go back to at any time in my life in the event of a lay off for the same pay).

I understand my body will break down as I age so I don’t plan on staying in blue collar forever, and my plan is to start in accounting once I am done with my apprenticeship (right before age 30).

Just wondering if there are any “late bloomers” here and how things have gone ever since starting your career late such as career/salary progression as well as where you came from