"The role has a median annual salary of $106,580, only requiring a high school diploma, apprenticeship completion, and a state certification, according to a new report from Resume Genius analyzing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The study placed transportation, storage, and distribution managers in second; by pursuing an entry-level role in logistics, new hires can put themselves on track to earn $102,010 per year."
"Young people have been told that going to college is necessary for success, but Gen Zers wanting to skip costly degrees don't have to sacrifice their careers. The report shows they have a litany of choices, from six-figure blue collar jobs to cushy office roles. Resume Genius career expert Eva Chan told CNBC that "there's no one way to get a high-paying job," adding that all the ranked roles "have some degree of training, some have schooling, but they're all very attainable without a degree.""
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers top the list with a median annual salary of $106,580 and typically require a high school diploma, apprenticeship completion, and state certification. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers report a median salary of $102,010 and can be reached by starting in entry-level logistics roles. Other high-paying occupations that do not require four-year degrees include electrical power-line installers and repairers, aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians, detectives and criminal investigators, locomotive engineers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, flight attendants, and chefs. These roles generally involve vocational training, apprenticeships, certifications, or on-the-job experience and show positive projected job growth. Young workers can access six-figure blue-collar jobs and well-paid office roles without costly four-year degrees.
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