A good salary is not exclusive to people studying a four-year university degree. And the Bureau of Labor Statistics explains that there are many opportunities for workers without a bachelor’s degree. In this note, you will find a list of 10 jobs with demand and projection.
The median salary for all occupations will be $46,310 in 2022. In that year about 7 out of 10 jobs will be in occupations that do not require a four-year college degree to enter.
For example, employment of wind turbine service technicians is expected to grow faster than any other occupation between 2022 and 2032 (44.9%) and earn an above average salary of $57,320 in 2022.
Below, learn the details about 10 jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree, are expected to grow faster than average, and pay above average, according to the Department of Labor.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 44.9%
- Estimated number of jobs to be added in 2022-32: 5,000
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$57,320
- Typical entry-level education: Tertiary certificate without degree
Physiotherapist assistants
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 26.1%
- Estimated number of jobs added in 2022-32: 26,300
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$62,770
- Typical entry-level education: Intermediate degree
Occupational therapy assistants
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 24%
- Estimated number of jobs added in 2022-32: 10,800
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$64,250
- Typical entry-level education: Intermediate degree
Masseurs
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 18.3%
- Estimated number of jobs added in 2022-32: 24,600
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$49,860
- Typical entry-level education: Tertiary certificate without degree
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 16.5%
- Estimated number of jobs added in 2022-32: 6,200
- Average annual salary in 2022: US $58,250
- Typical entry-level education: Intermediate degree
Computer numerically controlled programmer tools
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 16%
- Estimated number of jobs added in 2022-32: 4,600
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$60,800
- Typical entry-level education: Tertiary certificate without degree
Industrial machinery mechanics
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 14.9%
- Estimated number of jobs added for 2022-32: 59,900
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$59,830
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma
Forest fire prevention inspectors and specialists
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 14.8%
- Estimated number of jobs to be added in 2022-32: 400
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$48,110
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma
Hearing aid specialists
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 14.5%
- Estimated number of jobs to be added in 2022-32: 1,500
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$59,020
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Estimated growth 2022-32: 14.3%
- Estimated number of jobs to be added in 2022-32: 12,000
- Average annual salary in 2022: US$81,350
- Typical entry-level education: Intermediate degree.
