HIGH Paying Jobs that Don't Require a Four Year Degree
1. Dental hygienist
Median income in 2014: $71,520 annually ($34.38 hourly)
Income range (lowest to highest 10 percent): about $49,190 to about $97,390
Job growth outlook through 2024: 19 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: associate’s degree
2. Licensed practical nurse and licensed vocational nurse
Income range: $31,640 to $94,720
Job growth outlook: 16 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: post-secondary non degree
3. Web developer
Income range: $33,790 to $112,680
Job growth outlook: 27 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: associate’s degree
4. Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic or installer
Income range: $27,630 to $70,820
Job growth outlook: 14 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: postsecondary non-degree award
5. Construction and building inspector
Income range: $33,970 to $88,830
Job growth outlook: 8 percent (as fast as average)
Required level of education: moderate term on-the-job training
6. Industrial machinery mechanic
Income range: $30,130 to $72,400
Job growth outlook: 16 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: high school diploma or equivalent
7. Electrician
Income range: $31,170 to $85,590
Job growth outlook: 14 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: apprenticeship
8. Chef or head cook
Income range: $23,140 to $73,720
Job growth outlook: 9 percent (faster than average)
Required level of education: high school diploma or equivalent (A job applicant who has attended and graduated from Chef School has a considerable edge in getting hired).
9. Correctional officer or bailiff
Income range: $20,630 to $70,970
Job growth outlook: 4 percent (slower than average)
Required level of education: high school diploma or equivalent (A Correctional Officer is usually required to attend and graduate from a training academy).
10. Line installer and repairer
Income range: $36,090 to $94,030
Job growth outlook: 6 percent (as fast as average)
Required level of education: long-term on-the-job training
11. Paralegal and legal assistant
Income range: $30,280 to $77,830
Job growth outlook: 8 percent (average)
Required level of education: associate’s degree
12. Plumber, pipe fitter and steamfitter
Income range: $29,470 to $88,160
Job growth outlook: 12 percent (faster than average)
Required level of education: apprenticeship
13. Insurance sales agent
Income range: $25,710 to 119,170
Job growth outlook: 9 percent (faster than average)
Required level of education: moderate-term on-the-job training
14. Firefighter
Income range: $22,130 to $81,450
Job growth outlook: 5 percent (as fast as average)
Required level of education: long-term on-the-job training
15. Chemical technician
Income range: $27,100 to $73,160
Job growth outlook: 2 percent (slower than average)
Required level of education: moderate-term, on-the-job training
16. Optician, dispensing
Income range: $21,510 to $55,160
Job growth outlook: 24 percent (much faster than average)
Required level of education: long-term on-the-job training
17. Court reporter
Income range: $26,670 to $94,140
Job growth outlook: 2 percent (slower than average)
Required level of education: postsecondary non-degree award
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SOURCE: MSN Money, March 28, 2016
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