Is the belief that one has to have a college education and a degree in order to have and attain a well-paying job quickly fading? Whatever your opinion is, reading this blog might just affect your answers. Let us look at some of the top jobs that pay well but require no degree at all.
P.S. We have previously posted a blog about getting into the medical field with no degree – this blog however does not limit to any field of expertise.
So for some people that didn’t go to college, read through this post as it might just inform you of some of the jobs out there that you can try (if you haven’t yet).
Commercial pilot
Tasks and responsibilities:
In charge of flying charter flights, rescue operations such as fire fighting missions, geographical recordings and aerial photographic purposes, etc. Other on-call flying related tasks and aircraft maintenance.
Average annual salary: $134,630
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent + Commercial Pilot’s Licence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Transportation, storage, and distribution manager
Tasks and responsibilities:
Planning and coordination of storage for goods and products as well as their transportation for distribution.
Average annual salary: $103,320
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent
Elevator and escalator installer and repairer
Tasks and responsibilities:
Installation, repair and maintenance for elevators, escalators, etc. making sure they operate smoothly.
Average annual salary: $97,860
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
Detectives and criminal investigator
Tasks and responsibilities:
Collect facts and compile cases in order to solve crimes; offer any sorts of help for any investigation on crimes.
Average annual salary: $83,640
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent + training academy
Web developer
Tasks and responsibilities:
Creation of website, in-charge of website maintenance and other updates related. Sometimes also in-charge of setting up web hostings and servers, as well as troubleshooting.
Average annual salary: $77, 200
Standard qualification: HS diploma or bachelor’s degree + knowledge of programming language
Project coordinator
Tasks and responsibilities:
In general, a project coordinator oversees different parts of a project and making sure things run correctly in terms of location, people management, etc. They are also the one in-charge whenever issues in the project arise.
Average annual salary: $80,220
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent + technical certification
First-line supervisor
Tasks and responsibilities:
As the name suggests, first-line supervisors are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of the people they manage – this may be applied to any industry.
Average annual salary: $67,330 – $73,590
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent
Flight attendant
Tasks and responsibilities:
Attend as stewardess during passenger’s flight; assist on-boarding and settling of passengers pre-flight. There are also many other hospitality and management jobs related to this that might not require a degree.
Average annual salary: $61,640
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent + certification from FAA
Chef or head cook
Tasks and responsibilities:
Oversees meal preparation in restaurants, private homes, and other dining establishments.
Average annual salary: $50,160
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent
Real estate broker
Tasks and responsibilities:
Sell properties to new home buyers, assist clients on selling their homes, connect renters and property investment owners, etc.
Average annual salary: $48,770
Standard qualification: HS diploma or equivalent
