CareerBuilder Releases List of Top Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree and Pay ~$20 or More Per Hour
CHICAGO and ATLANTA, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In the market for a job where you can make a good living, but don't need a college diploma to qualify for it? CareerBuilder published a new hot list of ten jobs that:
- pay ~$20 or more per hour
- have grown over the last five years
- are projected to grow over the next five years
- don't require a college degree
"The path to success is different for everyone," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. "You can build a lucrative career through apprenticeships, post-secondary certificates or on-the-job training. There is significant demand for workers in everything from skilled trades to technology and health-related fields, and you can get your foot in the door without a formal degree."
The following includes historical and projected growth rates and average hourly earnings for in-demand occupations. It also provides the typical entry-level education requirement, though this may vary depending on the employer.
| Occupation |
Growth in Jobs 2013-2017 |
Total No. |
Total No. 2022 |
Growth in 2018-2022 |
Average |
Required Education |
| Electricians |
68,668 11% |
705,858 |
743,451 |
37,592 5% |
$26.33 |
High School Diploma & Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters |
63,161 15% |
498,239 |
525,038 |
26,799 5% |
$25.76 |
High School Diploma & Apprenticeship |
| Computer User Support Specialists |
63,822 10% |
713,398 |
761,801 |
48,402 7% |
$25.50 |
Some College |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
28,601 9% |
361,122 |
390,328 |
29,206 8% |
$24.87 |
High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
| Surgical Technologists |
8,691 9% |
112,614 |
120,104 |
7,490 7% |
$22.68 |
Postsecondary Non-degree Award |
| Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
49,487 17% |
354,366 |
375,649 |
21,283 6% |
$22.39 |
Postsecondary Non-degree Award & On-the-Job Training |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
17,585 13% |
159,547 |
169,488 |
9,941 6% |
$21.54 |
High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
41,224 14% |
333,923 |
354,473 |
20,550 6% |
$20.23 |
High School Diploma & On-the-Job Training |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
14,617 7% |
216,651 |
231,394 |
14,743 7% |
$19.96 |
Postsecondary Non-degree Award |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
38,145 11% |
404,029 |
436,063 |
32,034 8% |
$19.91 |
High School Diploma |
Projections based on Emsi's Occupation Data, 2018.
About CareerBuilder®
CareerBuilder is a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company focused on helping employers find, hire and manage great talent. Combining advertising, software and services, CareerBuilder leads the industry in recruiting solutions, employment screening and human capital management. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC and operates in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.
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