Don’t have the time or money to get a bachelor’s degree? Don’t fret.
There are plenty of high-paying jobs that only require a two-year associate’s degree or just a high school diploma.

According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 27 highest-paying jobs that you don’t need a four-year degree to pursue.

Each has a median annual salary of at least $60,000. We have compiled the list

from the highest paying to the least paying:

1. Air traffic controllers
Description: Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft. Median annual wages of air traffic controllers are the highest of any occupation in which workers typically do not need a bachelor’s degree.

Median annual wage (2012): $122,530

Education required: Associate’s degree

Projected job openings (through 2022): 11,400

On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

2. Radiation therapists
Description: Check equipment, observe patients reactions to treatment, and document the session.

Median annual wage (2012): $77,560

Education required: Associate’s degree

Projected job openings (through 2022): 8,400

On-the-job training: None

3. Elevator installers and repairers
Description: Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Median annual wage (2012): $76,650

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 8,000

On-the-job training: Apprenticeship

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4. Nuclear power reactor operators
Description: Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed.

Median annual wage (2012): $74,990

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 2,300

On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

5. Detectives and criminal investigators

Description: Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 27,700

On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

6. Commercial pilots

Description: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate.

Median annual wage (2012): $73,280

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 14,400

On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

7. Power distributors and dispatchers

Description: Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

Median annual wage (2012): $71,690

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 3,600

On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

In Nigeria,you are better considered with your certificate except you have unusual connections.

Sorry, apart from some of them, many of these jobs don't exist in Nigeria.

Nuclear power reactor operators?
Radiation therapists?

For the those job descriptions that can be found here, you'll need more than a masters degree to get interviewed for the job.
Actually, that's no guarantee: You need "long legs"

kelvine:
In Nigeria,you are better considered with your certificate except you have unusual connections.

They might even ask you for a masters degree if these jobs get to Nigeria.

For this Naija where we dey, I sincerely doubt it.

Those jobs would require a degree holder, Msc, would be an added advantage.
MUST be a member of a relevant professional body.
Must have 5-10 years cognitive experience
Age range should be below 25

God help us.

jashar:
For this Naija where we dey, I sincerely doubt it.

Those jobs would require a degree holder, Msc, would be an added advantage.
MUST be a member of a relevant professional body.
Must have 5-10 years cognitive experience
Age range should be below 25

God help us.

Not totally true ma......

Not in Nigeria

kennygee:


They might even ask you for a masters degree if these jobs get to Nigeria.

just to drop as many people as they can

At Mr. OP, it would be certainly nice if our country will give this type of jobs without minding the qualifications of Applicants. But in Naija today, every employer asks for qualifications and experience.


Another argument i have with this nice write up is the annual wages.
Am i really seeing right..... $122,530 for air traffic controllers?? In NIGERIA No, i don't think so. You just OVER-HYPED everything.



ANYWAYS NICE RESEARCH.

SirLegal:
At Mr. OP, it would be certainly nice if our country will give this type of jobs without minding the qualifications of Applicants. But in Naija today, every employer asks for qualifications and experience.


Another argument i have with this nice write up is the annual wages.
Am i really seeing right..... $122,530 for air traffic controllers?? In NIGERIA No, i don't think so. You just OVER-HYPED everything.



ANYWAYS NICE RESEARCH.

I have no reason for over hyping it my brother, just check d bureau of labour statitics websites USA

Meanwhile, can lala help us put this on the front page.
It might someone who is travelling to the states to know which diploma course he or she can go for
when they get there.
I know if its tonto dikeh open her tummy now, e for don make front page

JAZES:


I have no reason for over hyping it my brother, just check d bureau of labour statitics websites USA

I thought as much. That should stand in the already developed countries and not in a developing country like Nigeria where some families live on $5 a day for survival.

8. Dental hygienists

Description: Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases like gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.

Median annual wage (2012): $70,210

Education required: Associate’s degree

Projected job openings (through 2022): 113,500

On-the-job training: None


9. Nuclear medicine technologists

Description: Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans.

Median annual wage (2012): $70,180

Education required: Associate’s degree

Projected job openings (through 2022): 7,200

On-the-job training: None


10. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

Description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers.

Median annual wage (2012): $70,060

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 50,300

On-the-job training: None

11. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments.

Median annual wage (2012): $69,300

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2022): 150,200

On-the-job training: None

SirLegal:



I thought as much. That should stand in the already developed countries and not in a developing country like Nigeria where some families live on $5 a day for survival.

I need us all to understand that its not only Nigerians that view this site, there Non-Nigerians and Nigerians living abroad
checking this website. Some of them might just need info such as this and there are also Nigerians travelling abroad looking for what
to do or study to get a job, you never can tell how far information can travel.

JAZES:


Not totally true ma......

my dear, no mind me. Me just dey joke.

Not everything applies to Nigeria.

though i didnt open the link but i belive going into 1. Music 2. Modelling 3. Sports Are also good without a degree

That's for those in the US of A

All ds can work in America but not Naija, 4 here u nd ur cert for everything even to apply as a sales girl in a small shop

is that all

Seriously a bus conductor!!! Sounds weird abi, it requires no degree but lot of Money to be made here in Lagos with 10-12 hours hussle 6000-7000 naira must drop Ni .

Seriously a bus conductor!!! Sounds weird abi, it requires no degree but lot of Money to be made here in Lagos with 10-12 hours hussle 6000-7000 naira must drop Ni .

Talking from experience....

Where all this jobs cum dey??

Dammit ! I knew I should have been a detective !

I was dumbfounded, few years ago when Mr stan came from India and showed us his pay slip
N300k/monthly salary, official car, nice apartment at omole and other emoluments
This s someone who couldn't speak English, who never went to high school, started as an apprentice in a print shop in India which he didn't even complete before coming to Nigeria.
Other guy who runs same shift is being paid 70k, nothing more and we have to even train him on the machine before he could singlehandedly handle it
Nigeria's problem is massive such that only a thinking, 21T century, intellectually oriented leader can fix.
Until we begin revamping our technical colleges, stop the uneven distribution of income, seeing artisans as an integral part of economic development and not as never do wells, we will till eternity become an underdeveloped nation
70% or more of people who went or are still going to higher higher institutions here do not have any business there. Some r better of with a skill after their high school

Indians r now competing with heidelberg of Germany in creating the fstest, efficient print machines. Most of these guys r skilled technicians/artisans
Latest print presses now r being manufactured in india
DGM440
DGM 430
KOMORI
CITYLINE WEB OFFSET and many more while we continuing producing degree holders that r not really efficient in the real world

I don't see the difference cos ur still gonna work as hard as those who have the degree before getting some of this jobs

I feel you guys. All these jobs listed here, are real but in abroad not here in Nigeria. So if you wana join that race to work abroad. Its probably your best option. Meanwhile, 2 years work permit available for those that want to work in Australia GUARANTEED. Accommodation provided and you get to earn a VERY ATTRACTIVE SALARY. Live your dreams and seize the opportunity while its hot. Contact me if you interested or know someone who is....
And i quote again it is 100% guaranteed and reasonably affordable i can be reached on 07032088131....Kenny

And when you call, kindly refer to Nairaland is where you got my number.

Thank you and God bless us all

Is dis article meant for nigerians or US? @op

Hmm

Nah lie

jashar:
For this Naija where we dey, I sincerely doubt it.

Those jobs would require a degree holder, Msc, would be an added advantage.
MUST be a member of a relevant professional body.
Must have 5-10 years cognitive experience
Age range should be below 25

God help us.

if you dont have above qualifications. ...then they turn to expertriate from devloped countries with only college or A level qualification