top media’s unusual career correspondent is reporting that the 10 highest paying jobs that don’t require a college degree are:
10. court reporter
this field requires attention to detail, fast typing skills, a background check, and a few certification classes. salary ranges from $29k-$104k
9. power distributors and dispatchers
responsibilities: coordinate, regulate, and distribute power like electricity and steam. hs diploma, long term on the job training. avg wage $71k.
8. pilots
commercial, private, corporations: you get to fly planes! $73-110k average salary, but with huge variety depending on the type of license and specific responsibilities.
7. detectives and criminal investigators
pursue investigations of potential breaches of state and federal laws, work like agents on csi, and earn $74k on average! hs diploma required.
6. nuclear power reactor operators
don’t let homer simpson fool you, you use advanced equipment to monitor and record data. high school diploma required, along with long term on-the-job training.
5. elevator installers and technicians
think how many elevators there are in the world and how often they break. this is clearly a career with lucrative potential and longevity.
4. radiation therapist
rts use radiation to target cancer cells, observe patients, and complete documentation. $77k average salary. this requires a 2-year associate degree or certificate.
3. construction manager
this will need a few years of experience, but you can advance quickly to an on-call position where you administer corporate policies and supervise workers on projects. $41k – $130k.
2. transportation, storage, distribution managers
planning, directing, and coordinating logistics in accordance with company policies and government laws. average wages are $81k.
1. air traffic controllers
after lots of tests, screenings, background exams, and classes, you can be eligible to direct planes on runways! median salary is $122k per year and you earn every penny because this gig is stressful.
