HIGH PAYING JOBS WITH NO DEGREE
Although college degrees are still the best way to land a high-paying job, they are not the only way. We list the top 9 highest paying jobs that don’t require a degree.
9. Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $71,670
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: Less than five years
8. Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors; rail inspectors; and other inspectors of transportation vehicles, not elsewhere classified. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $72,220
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: None
7. Dental Hygienists
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $72,910
Education required: Associate degree
Work experience: None
6. Funeral-service managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $73,830
Education required: Associate degree
Work experience: Less than five years
5. Power-plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $74,690
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: None
4. Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $78,120
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: Less than five years
3. Elevator installers and repairers
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $78,890
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: None
2. Power distributors and Dispatchers
control the systems that generate and distribute electric power. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $81,900
Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent
Work experience: None
1. Air-traffic controllers
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety. Head to The Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information about this job.
Median annual wage (2019): $122,410
Education required: Associate degree
Work experience: None