In the market for a job where you can make a good living without a college degree? CareerBuilder published a new hot list that might just be for you. This list is for you if you are looking for a job that:
“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.
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