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IBM first used the phrase “new-collar jobs<\/a>” in 2018 to describe roles where degrees are optional, and instead emphasize skills, certifications, or on-the-job training. These careers, such as a sales engineer or marketing manager, often put practical skills above formal education. And according to new data, the jobs can pay quite well.<\/p>\n Resume Genius recently released a report<\/a> highlighting the highest-paying new-collar jobs, based on an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data<\/a>, automation risk scores from the third-party tool “Will Robots Take My Job?<\/a>“, and job listings on Indeed to determine if the roles offered remote or hybrid work. The jobs were selected for their high pay (median salary of at least $100,000), absence of a four-year degree requirement, availability of remote or hybrid work, and having less than a 50% chance of being automated by AI.<\/p>\n Related: <\/b>These Are the 10 Highest-Paying Jobs With the Lowest Stress, According to a New Report<\/a><\/p>\n “New-collar roles challenge the idea that a degree is the only path to success,” stated Eva Chan<\/a>, career expert at Resume Genius, in an email. “By showcasing practical skills, a portfolio of work, or even strong referrals, people can build meaningful, well-paying careers without racking up more student debt or spending years in school.”<\/p>\n While landing a new collar job can be different than a traditional white-collar<\/a> job, which usually requires a four-year degree, or a blue-collar<\/a> job, which can involve physical labor with specific skill sets, candidates set themselves up for success when applying to new-collar jobs by earning certifications that match the job, freelancing to gain a strong portfolio of work and exposure, and networking.<\/p>\n Here are the top 10 best-paying, new-collar jobs for 2025, according to Resume Genius.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a><\/i> for the full report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n IBM first used the phrase “new-collar jobs<\/a>” in 2018 to describe roles where degrees are optional, and instead emphasize skills, certifications, or on-the-job training. These careers, such as a sales engineer or marketing manager, often put practical skills above formal education. And according to new data, the jobs can pay quite well.<\/p>\n Resume Genius recently released a report<\/a> highlighting the highest-paying new-collar jobs, based on an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data<\/a>, automation risk scores from the third-party tool “Will Robots Take My Job?<\/a>“, and job listings on Indeed to determine if the roles offered remote or hybrid work. The jobs were selected for their high pay (median salary of at least $100,000), absence of a four-year degree requirement, availability of remote or hybrid work, and having less than a 50% chance of being automated by AI.<\/p>\n Related: <\/b>These Are the 10 Highest-Paying Jobs With the Lowest Stress, According to a New Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n1. Marketing manager<\/h2>\n
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