Ten High Paying Jobs Without Bachelor’s Degree

When the economy began to show distressing signs, several determined to skip school and be a part of workforce earlier. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60 percent of U.S. workers don’t have a bachelor’s degree, but if you have an associate’s degree, a postsecondary non-degree award, or a high school diploma, you can still get a high-paying job.

The Business Insider provided a list of high-paying occupations that don’t require a college degree. The list includes median annual wages, sales commissions, and production bonuses. Overtime wages are not included. The list also included the expected job openings through 2020 and what kind of work experience are needed for a particular job.
10 High Paying Jobs You Can Get Without A Bachelor’s Degree.

10. Dental hygienists

Median annual wage: $68,550
Degree required: Associate’s degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 104,900
Work experience: None
Description: Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.

9. Elevator installers and repairers

Median annual wage: $70,910
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 8,200
Work experience: None
Description: Fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.

8. Nuclear power reactor operators

Median annual wage: $75,650
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 2,000
Work experience: None
Description: Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs.

7. Administrative services managers

Median annual wage: $77,890
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 99,800
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization.

6. Radiation therapist

Median annual wage: $74,980
Degree required: Associate’s degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,700
Work experience: None
Description: Check equipment, observe patients’ reactions to treatment, and document the session.

5. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

Median annual wage: $78,260
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through -2020): 38,700
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of members of police force.

4. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

Median annual wage: $80,210
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 33,700
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: In charge of operations that range from railroads to shipping facilities. They manage budgets, set policies and standards, and direct procurement.

3. Construction manager

Median annual wage: $83,860
Degree required: Associate’s degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 120,400
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Oversee a construction project from start to finish. They set timelines, prepare contracts, and manage budgets.

2. General and operations managers

Median annual wage: $94,400
Degree required: Associate’s degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 410,100
Work experience: 1-5 years
Description: Coordinating an organization’s daily activities, these managers might develop policies, oversee budget activities, or review sales reports.

1. Air traffic controllers

Median annual wage: $108,040
Degree required: Associate’s degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 10,200
Work experience: None
Description: Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft. Median annual wages of air traffic controllers are the highest of any occupation in which workers typically do not need a bachelor’s degree.