Author Topic: No HS Diploma or GED but want a job that pays decent? Here you go (Read 768 times)

theking · « **on:** January 30, 2024, 10:22:18 PM »

YMMV as some companies may require it but not all:

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1. Airline and commercial pilot

Median annual salary: $148,900
Number of jobs: 142,600
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 4%
Educational requirements: Vocational training or Associate’s degree
Work experience: None, but FAA certifications and flight hours are required

2. Information security analyst

Median annual salary: $112,000
Number of jobs: 168,900
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 32%
Educational requirements: High school diploma or vocational training
Work experience: None, but relevant certifications are beneficial

3. Elevator and escalator installer and repairer

Median annual salary: $99,999
Number of jobs: 25,100
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 1%
Educational requirements: High school diploma or GED
Work experience: Apprenticeship

4. Special effects artist and animator

Median annual salary: $98,950
Number of jobs: 89,300
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 8%
Educational requirements: High school diploma or vocational training
Work experience: Portfolio of work. Certifications can be beneficial

5. Transportation, storage, and distribution manager

Median annual salary: $98,560
Number of jobs: 14,600
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 8%
Educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; certification programs beneficial
Work experience: Five years in a related field

6. First-line supervisors of police and detective

Median annual salary: $96,290
Number of jobs: 4,300
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 3%
Educational requirements: High school diploma, police academy training
Work experience: Several years in the police force

7. Radiation therapist

Median annual salary: $89,530
Number of jobs: 15,900
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 2%
Educational requirements: Associate’s degree
Work experience: Clinical experience/certification

8. Subway and streetcar operator

Median annual salary: $88,260
Number of jobs: 300
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 4%
Educational requirements: High school diploma
Work experience: On-the-job training

9. Electrical power-line installer and repairer

Median annual salary: $82,340 per year
Number of jobs: 122,400
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 3%
Educational requirements: High school diploma. Technical training preferred
Work experience: Apprenticeship

10. Dental hygienist

Median annual salary: $81,400
Number of jobs: 219,400
Estimated job growth (2022–2032): 7%
Educational requirements: Associate’s degree in dental hygiene
Work experience: Licensing (varies by state)[/b]