The Georgetown University report reveals a shortage in credentials for high-paying middle-skills jobs, which include roles like sales managers and firefighters requiring only an associate degree or certificate. Despite the potential for attractive wages—early-career salaries exceeding $55,000 and midcareer salaries around $83,300—only 15 percent of these occupations qualify as high-paying. Emma Nyhof McLeod stresses the importance of raising awareness among students about these opportunities, particularly in blue-collar sectors, which face the most significant credential shortages projected to persist until 2032.
Emma Nyhof McLeod, co-author of the report and senior policy analyst at Georgetown CEW, emphasized the need to inform students of high-paying middle-skills careers, stating that they are often overlooked.
The report highlights that high-paying middle-skills roles can lead to median annual salaries of $83,300 for midcareer workers, significantly enhancing earning potential without requiring a bachelor's degree.
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