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High Paying Jobs With a GED or High School Diploma

Jun 13, 2023 Share
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Did you know that you can find a good, well-paying job without a college degree? It’s true. In today’s modern world, there are great job opportunities available for everyone, including people who only have a high school diploma or GED.

With the help of Business Insider, FindYourJobNow.com has compiled a list of some of the best paying jobs you can find, even if you didn’t go to college.[1]

Now, while some of the jobs you’ll see below will require special training, on the job-training, experience in the field, or certifications, chances are that if you’re a go-getter you can find a new job that pays well, regardless of your education.

Before we get into the list, you should know that many, if not all of the jobs you see below are available for you to apply for at FindYourJobNow.com.

So, if you find the following employment opportunities intriguing, simply visit FindYourJobNow.com, input the job name in the “Job Description” search bar, enter the location you want to work at in the “Location” search bar…

And a world of opportunities could very well appear, just for you!

Now, to the list; in no particular order:

  • Mobile heavy equipment mechanics: The average annual wage was reported at $58,030.
  • Real estate agents: earn an average annual wage of $48,340 helping people find new homes.
  • Police officers: If you’d like to protect and serve, police officers make an average of $64.610 a year.
  • Food service managers make a good living, earning a median annual wage of $59,440.
  • Wholesale and manufacturing sales reps make an average annual wage of $61,600.
  • Property and community association managers, even without a college degree, earn an average of $59,230 a year.
  • Construction equipment operators, with some on the job training, can earn a good living at $48,360.
  • Carpenters are in high demand and with an apprenticeship, you could earn an average annual wage of $48,260.
  • Transportation managers make a very good living. They earn an average of $98,230 a year!
  • If you’re into sales, Insurance sales agents earn a median annual wage of $49,840.
  • Industrial machinery mechanics earn an average annual wage of $59,840 but require a lot of long-term on the job training.
  • With a tech school or apprenticeship, Electricians earn an average of $60,040 a year.
  • If you love the kitchen, chefs and head cooks make an average annual wage of $50,160.
  • If you’re adventurous, you can become a flight attendant and make an average wage of $61,640 a year!

While finding a job with no college degree may be easier than ever before, especially since FindYourJobNow.com has relationships with employers who hire people with only a GED or High School diploma, you’ll still need to apply for one…

And that’s even easier!

Just use our advanced (and free) search functions on the homepage to see if one of these jobs is available near you. If by chance it’s not available yet, you can sign up for our FREE job alerts, and we’ll email you about the job as soon as it does become available.

Now, many of the jobs that don’t require a college degree do, in fact, require some special training or technical school certifications. So if you want one of these jobs, but don’t have the necessary education, visit SchoolMatchPro.com and they can connect you to a school that can help you get your career on track, at your own speed!

Good luck!

[1] 20 High-Paying, Growing Jobs That Only Need a High School Diploma (businessinsider.com)