In the United States, obtaining a bachelor’s degree is no longer the only path to securing a high-paying job. The latest report released by online job service company “Resume Genius” reveals that there are 15 highest-paying jobs that do not require a four-year college degree.
Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report challenges the notion that high-paying jobs are only attainable through traditional education. Eva Chan, a career expert at Resume Genius, emphasized that “there is not just one road to a high-paying job.”
Chan pointed out that while in the past these jobs may not have been considered high-paying careers, there is a growing recognition that blue-collar positions and technical trades can offer lucrative salaries and ample opportunities for advancement.
She also noted that while these jobs may not require a traditional four-year degree, they do necessitate “real skills and real training.”
“By continuously working hard and excelling in building interpersonal relationships, your salary can grow rapidly,” she added.
According to Resume Genius data, here are the 15 highest-paying jobs that do not require a college degree, along with their median annual salary, median hourly wage, and the projected employment growth rate from 2024 to 2034:
– Median annual salary: $106,580
– Median hourly wage: $51.24
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 5%
– Median annual salary: $102,010
– Median hourly wage: $49.05
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 6%
– Median annual salary: $92,560
– Median hourly wage: $44.50
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 7%
– Median annual salary: $79,140
– Median hourly wage: $38.05
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 5%
– Median annual salary: $77,270
– Median hourly wage: $37.15
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 3%
– Median annual salary: $75,680
– Median hourly wage: $36.38
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 1%
– Median annual salary: $74,100
– Median hourly wage: $35.63
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 1%
– Median annual salary: $67,130
– Median hourly wage: $32.27
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 9%
– Median annual salary: $66,700
– Median hourly wage: $32.07
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 4%
– Median annual salary: $66,490
– Median hourly wage: $31.97
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 1%
– Median annual salary: $65,310
– Median hourly wage: $31.40
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 6%
– Median annual salary: $62,740
– Median hourly wage: $30.16
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 6%
– Median annual salary: $62,360
– Hourly wage undisclosed
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 5%
– Median annual salary: $60,990
– Median hourly wage: $29.32
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 7%
– Median annual salary: $60,370
– Median hourly wage: $29.02
– Projected employment growth rate (2024-2034): 4%
(This article is based on reporting from NBC News)