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15 Jobs That Pay Over $75K and Don’t Require a 4-Year Degree
By Jenny Cohen,
30 days ago
A four-year college degree isn't for everyone, but that doesn't mean you need to give up on your dream of a good job and a healthy paycheck.
There are many jobs that pay more than $75,000 and don't require you to earn a college degree. Here are 15 options for those who want to get ahead financially without years of schooling.
All salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 1% (Little or no change)
Elevator and escalator installers and repair technicians are responsible for installing and maintaining elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.
You usually need a high school diploma, experience in an apprenticeship, and a license.
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 9% (Much faster than average)
Professional athletes compete in organized sports at different levels and in various types of sports.
No formal education is required, but you do have to show athletic talent in your particular sport to get a job in the field.
Detectives and criminal investigators
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Median pay: 74,910
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 3% (As fast as average)
Detectives and criminal investigators are responsible for investigating crimes that may violate federal, state, or local laws.
You can become a detective or criminal investigator after completing requirements at a training academy and getting some on-the-job training.
Web developer
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Median pay: $84,960
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 16% (Much faster than average)
Web developers build and maintain websites and web pages.
Required qualifications for a web developer vary by employer, but you don’t have to have a bachelor’s degree for some positions. In addition, some people work as self-employed developers despite not having a degree.
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 8% (Faster than average)
Transportation managers are responsible for planning and coordinating the transportation of shipments.
You can get a position as a transportation manager with a high school diploma and previous work experience in the field.
Sales supervisors
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2023 median pay: $82,850
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: -2% (Decline)
Sales supervisors oversee sales workers. They also handle budgeting and personnel work for sales teams.
You usually need a high school diploma and previous work experience to become a sales supervisor.
Signal and track switch repairer
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Median pay: $82,710
Job outlook growth rate, 2022-2032: 1% (Little or no change)
Signal and track switch repairers are responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment used by a railroad system, such as gate crossings, signal equipment, and track switches.
You usually need at least a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
Bottom line
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The jobs on this list prove you don’t need a four-year college degree to earn a salary that will allow you to build wealth over time.
So, if you are starting out in your career — or planning to make a big change in your professional life — consider one of the jobs on this list.
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