Earning $100,000 Without Going To College

Sure, having a college degree generally makes you more employable and tends to increase your average salary too - but there are still a number of professions out there that don’t require a degree and can make you salaries over $100,000 a year. According to Forbes there are a dozen or more jobs that frequently give these high earnings for people without much in the way of qualifications. The jobs include:

• Air traffic controller: The union has ensured that these important positions are well-paid but it’s pretty stressful.
• Plumber: There is meant to be a shortage of plumbers in many areas and that means their services are in high demand.
• Construction superintendent: A lot of responsibility contributes to a high salary here for those with many years of experience.
• Real estate broker: People with a knack for sales and who don’t mind working at all hours of the week can do well here.
• Data communications manager: While some might have degrees in this area, it’s not required and non-graduates can earn well.
• Police supervisor: Depending on the state, you often only need a high school diploma to enter the police service and can work your way up to positions with a high salary over time.

But it’s not all easy: most of these jobs require a lot of overtime, or a lot of stress in the form of earning through commissions, to be able to reach a high salary.