Five high-paying jobs in the US that do not require higher education
The website Time.com named five highly paid professions that do not require graduation from college applicants.
Everyone knows that graduating from college increases your likelihood of getting a high-paying job. Attending college is an investment that requires money and time. For those who have neither the first nor the second, below are professions with good pay that do not require higher education.
1. Delivery Manager — $81 per year
The PayScale research center, based on its data, reports high satisfaction with the work of representatives of this profession.
The main task of an employee in this position is to manage and optimize the supply chain of products or services. Members of this profession can earn up to $123 per year, which is not too bad for those who are behind on student loans.
User Reddit writes that his girlfriend works as a supply chain manager for not having a college degree. At the same time, he notes that those who want to earn well should live on this work in order to receive good money. Now his girlfriend gets $ 90 000 per year. However, the user writes that if she wants to change jobs, she will face lower pay for the same job due to the lack of a degree.
2. Information Security Architect — $114 per year
Workers in the technology industry know that it doesn't make sense to require members of the tech industry to have a college degree. In this case, certificates and extensive experience are valuable. A Reddit user writes that he made $110 last year. Basically, if there is practical experience and know-how, this job can be an "easy win" for those without a degree.
3. System Administrator — $83 per year
The typical average salary for this profession is around $59, but depending on the depth of experience, a professional can earn more than $000 per year. This job does not require a college degree as it is based on hands-on experience. The main task of a system administrator is to ensure the smooth operation of all computer equipment in the company. System administrators are generally in high demand.
4. Quality Assurance Inspector — $81 per year
Salary for this position can vary from starting $ 25 000 to $ 81000, when there is more experience.
5. Chemical process operator — $86 per year
The main responsibilities of a chemical process operator are monitoring chemical equipment and keeping chemicals safe. The average salary for this job is $58 per year, but experienced workers earn up to $000 per year.
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