20 Jobs That Pay Big Without a Degree
1.
Aides supervisor $62,094*
Aides supervisors typically supervise home-health aides, monitoring
quality of care and setting work schedules.
2. Assembly
supervisor $61,208
Assembly supervisors oversee workers who put together products by
using power tools or other dangerous equipment.
3. Assistant
site manager
$87,614
At a construction site, assistant site managers report to head site
managers and plan, direct and coordinate the necessary tasks to complete
that day's activities.
4. Automobile
service station manager $82,398
The manager draws up guidelines for gas stations and automotive
repair shops and decides on hours of operation, assigns job duties and
sets prices for services and products.
5. Cable
supervisor
$72,701
Cable supervisors monitor workers who install, maintain and repair
cables, and also perform related services.
6. Carpenter
supervisor $71,404
Carpenter supervisors oversee carpentry work on a specified project
to ensure that workers are on schedule and executing plans accordingly.
The supervisor also performs some of the carpentry duties if time
permits.
7. Chemical
supervisor $68,071
Chemical supervisors oversee workers who make chemical products,
which involves handling dangerous substances and following strict
guidelines.
8. Construction
equipment operator
$51,386
These operators are in charge of the large tools and equipment used
during construction projects and they also inspect the equipment for
safety and performance issues.
9. Credit
and collection supervisor
$61,962
Credit and collection supervisors manage employees who calculate
credit risks and collections, and they sometimes review client credit
history to grant or deny extensions of credit.
10. Data
control supervisor $61,691
Data control supervisors manage data entry workers and are
responsible for the completion and accuracy of that work. On occasion
they help with assignments.
11. Electrical
repairer $55,605
Electrical repairers disassemble and fix problematic electrical
equipment and their components, which can range from small mechanisms to
large technological systems, depending on the specifics of the job.
12. Flight
service manager $68,572
Airlines hire flight service managers to ensure that flight
attendants adhere to personal appearance and preflight requirements.
They also compile flight reports.
13. Gas plant operator $64,608
Pipelines that produce and transport gas need to stay at certain
pressures to function safely, and that's what these workers do.
14. Home
care aide supervisor
$67,032
Home care aides assist homebound patients with daily activities and
some rehabilitation exercises, and the supervisor ensures that all
patients are being taken care of properly by their aides.
15. Housekeeping
manager of a medical facility $61,304
In a medical facility, the housekeeping manager sets the schedules
and tasks for his or her team. Housekeeping duties vary depending on the
type of medical facility, but managers must work with other hospital
staff to ensure they are following health and safety guidelines.
16. Illustrator $54,565
Illustrators design fonts and images for a variety of media, from
websites to print campaigns and video. They often work for advertisement
agencies or freelance.
17. Lead
carpenter $69,431
Lead carpenters ensure that construction projects are completed on
time and correctly, and they perform some of the labor themselves.
18. Locomotive
engineer $70,116
Locomotive engineers drive electric, diesel-electric or gas-turbine
electric trains that transport passengers or freight.
19. Payroll
supervisor $64,223
These supervisors oversee payroll employees to ensure that all pay
calculations follow company policy, government regulations and tax
codes.
20. Route
sales manager $66,362
Product and service delivery teams have to achieve goals pertaining
to customer satisfaction, efficiency and personal performance. The route
sales manager monitors their work and keeps them on track to achieve
their objectives.
*Salary figures based on data from CBsalary.
