It turns out you don't need a college degree to pull in a pretty penny.
Yes, workers with only a high school diploma do face an unemployment rate nearly twice that of college educated workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and they make almost half of what those with a bachelor's degree earn, on average. But a new report from CareerBuilder finds that despite this disparity, workers without a college education do have plenty of options for lucrative careers.
CareerBuilder says there are currently 115 occupations in the U.S. that only require a high school diploma and pay $20 an hour or more, on average.
"High school is the highest level of education completed by 25% of workers ages 25 and older," says Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America. "This list demonstrates that, while pursuing higher education is a proven way to increase your earning potential, there are other options for those who are unable or choose not to attend college."
With help from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), an economic software firm that specializes in employment and labor market data, CareerBuilder put together a list of the 20 best-paying occupations for workers with a high school degree.
Yes, workers with only a high school diploma do face an unemployment rate nearly twice that of college educated workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and they make almost half of what those with a bachelor's degree earn, on average. But a new report from CareerBuilder finds that despite this disparity, workers without a college education do have plenty of options for lucrative careers.
CareerBuilder says there are currently 115 occupations in the U.S. that only require a high school diploma and pay $20 an hour or more, on average.
"High school is the highest level of education completed by 25% of workers ages 25 and older," says Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America. "This list demonstrates that, while pursuing higher education is a proven way to increase your earning potential, there are other options for those who are unable or choose not to attend college."
With help from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), an economic software firm that specializes in employment and labor market data, CareerBuilder put together a list of the 20 best-paying occupations for workers with a high school degree.
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