Are you looking to make a career change but can’t get back to school? There are plenty of high-paying jobs available in 2018 that don’t require a four-year college degree, according to CareerBuilder.
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Job alert: How to make $20/hour or more without a college degree
The job search website has just released a new list of 10 hot jobs that meet the following criteria:
- Pay around $20 or more per hour
- Have grown over the last five years
- Are projected to grow over the next five years
- Don’t require a college degree
“The path to success is different for everyone,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. “You can build a lucrative career through apprenticeships, post-secondary certificates or on-the-job training. There is significant demand for workers in everything from skilled trades to technology and health-related fields, and you can get your foot in the door without a formal degree.”
This list provides the typical entry-level education requirement, which can vary depending on the employer. Some of the jobs may require a high school diploma and additional training, including some college.
Occupation |
Average Hourly Earnings |
Total Number of Jobs in 2018 |
Projected Job Growth (2018-2022) |
Required Education |
Electricians | $26.33 | 705,858 |
37,592, 5% |
High School Diploma & Apprenticeship |
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters | $25.76 | 498,239 |
26,799, 5% |
High School Diploma & Apprenticeship |
Computer User Support Specialists | $25.50 | 713,398 |
48,402, 7% |
Some College |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $24.87 | 361,122 | 29,206, 8% |
High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
Surgical Technologists | $22.68 | 112,614 | 7,490, 7% | Postsecondary Non-degree Award |
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22.39 | 354,366 | 21,283, 6% | Postsecondary Non-degree Award & On-the-Job Training |
Chefs and Head Cooks | $21.54 | 159,547 | 9,941, 6% | High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | $20.23 | 333,923 | 20,550, 6% | High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $19.96 | 216,651 | 14,743, 7% | Postsecondary Non-degree Award |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | $19.91 | 404,029 | 32,034, 8% | High School Diploma |
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