10 best jobs that pay $20/hour and don’t require a college degree

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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.

RELATED: Career expert reveals 9 secrets to resume success in 2018

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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