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Looking for a new job<\/a> isn’t easy, and job seekers are frustrated<\/a>. And if the market wasn’t tough enough, a study<\/a> from Indeed earlier this year found that one in five postings on the platform required at least a four-year degree.<\/p>\n Fortunately, there are high-earning jobs that don’t require college degrees, and a Resume Genius report<\/a> released this month using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the median salaries for these positions can range from $67,000 to $102,420 per year.<\/p>\n The researchers compiled the report based on two factors: The professions had to have at least $48,060 in annual salary, and have high or stable growth rates.<\/p>\n Related: <\/b>Looking for a Remote Job? Here Are the Most In-Demand Skills to Have on Your Resume, According to Employers.<\/a><\/p>\n While the roles on the list may not require a four-year degree, some may still require apprenticeships, credentials, and years of training to achieve. “No degree” doesn’t mean no experience, or education, at all.<\/p>\n For example, becoming the top-paying role on the list, an elevator and escalator installer and repairer, requires a four-year apprenticeship<\/a> and a certification<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other jobs on the list have varied earnings depending on sales, like No. 7, wholesale and manufacturing sales representative, which has a median salary of $73,080, though earnings will change on the products sold and commission percentages.<\/p>\n Resume Genius recommends thinking about alternatives to four-year degrees, like certificate programs from trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and technical bootcamps, when thinking about becoming competitive for these roles.<\/p>\n Related:<\/b> These Are the Best Jobs for Every Personality Type, According to a New Report<\/a><\/p>\n Here are the highest-paying jobs with good job growth rates that you can get without a college degree.<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $102,420<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 24,400<\/p>\n Growth rate: 6%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $99,200<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 211,800<\/p>\n Growth rate: 9%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $85,420<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 123,400<\/p>\n Growth rate: 8%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $75,400<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 163,300<\/p>\n Growth rate: 8%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $74,910<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 796,800<\/p>\n Growth rate: 4%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $73,580<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 83,000<\/p>\n Growth rate: 2%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $73,080<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 1,681,400<\/p>\n Growth rate: 1%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $70,280<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 25,100<\/p>\n Growth rate: 11%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $68,370<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 130,300<\/p>\n Growth rate: 10%<\/p>\n Median annual salary: $67,000<\/p>\n Number of jobs in 2023: 142,600<\/p>\n Growth rate: 0%<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for the full report. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n1. Elevator and escalator installer and repairer<\/h2>\n
2. Transportation, storage, and distribution manager<\/h2>\n
3. Electrical power-line installer and repairer<\/h2>\n
4. Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanic and technician<\/h2>\n
5. Detective and criminal investigator<\/h2>\n
6. Locomotive engineer<\/h2>\n
7. Wholesale and manufacturing sales representative<\/h2>\n
8. Athlete and sports competitor<\/h2>\n
9. Flight attendant<\/h2>\n
10. Construction and building inspector<\/h2>\n