10 High Paying Jobs Without A College Degree

The first thing you should notice here is that the title doesn’t read ‘10 Highest Paying Jobs Without A College Degree.’ Instead, it’s ’10 High Paying Jobs Without A College Degree.’ This was intentional because the intention is to provide information and lead you in the right direction.

If you’re just seeking the highest-paying jobs, then you’re doing yourself a disservice because you’re much more likely to dislike your job. Even if you earn a lot of money, you’re not going to be happy. The two keys to happiness are doing what you love and spending time with the people you enjoy.

With that in mind, the 10 jobs posted below are more likely to include one you enjoy. The average annual salaries are intentionally not included. This way, the first reason you will consider the job is because it interests you. If your interest is piqued, you can research more from there.

1. Solar Photovoltaic Installer

This sounds complicated, but it’s pretty simple. It’s someone who installs and repairs solar panels. If you choose to take on this job, you’re going to be outdoors often, which means you’re going to need a lot of sunscreen and water. It also means you’re going to have to squeeze inside small spaces often, which isn’t for everyone. And you’re going to have to travel often.

Demand: High

2. Auto Mechanic

You probably know the basics here. If you’re an auto mechanic, you work on engines, transmissions, braking, and steering systems.

Demand: Moderate

3. Insulation Contractor

Your job here is to protect people from the elements: rain, snow, cold, heat. This is a good job if you would rather be working in different homes and buildings opposed to sitting at a desk. You will need to learn how to read blueprints, but most people learn on the job.

Demand: Moderate

4. Cement Mason & Concrete Finisher

This is a great job if you like to work outside. You will mostly be working on roads and sidewalks. You must be willing to deal with inclement weather.

Demand: High

5. Carpenter

You will cut, shape, and install building materials during the construction of buildings. This is yet another physically demanding job.

Demand: Moderate

6. Real Estate Agent

As you already know, you help people buy homes. This job is appealing to most people at first, but some of those people back off when they learn they have to work nights and weekends to be successful. The licensing and training varies by state.

Demand: Moderate

7. Massage Therapist

You will likely be working in a hotel, casino, fitness center, at a private practice, or with a chain. You will usually need 500+ hours or study and experience. There are downsides to this job, such as having to work on some clients that creep you out, but those instances are relatively rare. You can also ban them. On the upside, you’re helping people because you’re making them feel relaxed.

Demand: High

8. Patrol Officer

You protect people and property. You will spend most of your time driving and walking while nothing is taking place, which can be boring, and you put yourself at risk for injury with this job. At the same time, it’s a good deed.

Demand: Moderate

9. Executive Assistant

You should know right off the bat that demand for this job isn’t as high in the past. More companies are cutting costs in order to improve their bottom line. This has led to many of these companies using Administrative Assistants handle tasks that used to be handled by Executive Assistants. However, if you can land a job as an Executive Assistant, it pays well and you will have an important role in the company.

Demand: Low

10. Hearing Aid Specialist

This is a unique job, which is to select, fit, and maintain hearing devices.

Demand: High

Final Thoughts

At least one of the jobs above should pique your interest. If that’s the case, take the next step and look at the average annual salary. Always begin with passion, then go to salary. If you want to know the 10 Highest Paying Jobs Without A College Degree anyway, then you will be rewarded for sticking around to the end of the article. Once again, salaries won’t be listed, but you can see what piques your interest and go from there.

The following list is in order beginning with highest average annual salary: Air-Traffic Controller, Radiation Therapist, Elevator Install & Repair, Nuclear Reactor Operator, Detective, Pilot, Power Distributor & Dispatcher, Dental Hygienist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Farmer (ranch, greenhouse, nursery, timber tract).

Whatever route you choose, good luck!