A college degree is one way to break into the upper income bracket levels, but it’s definitely not the only way. There are many jobs that don’t require a college degree, but actually offer the potential to earn a very decent living.
The following are 3 jobs with high pay and low qualification requirements.
Air Traffic Controllers Make Over $100K a Year
Air traffic controllers are the people responsible to navigating traffic in the skies. Controllers follow strict procedures to keep air craft apart while en route to different locations around the world. The job can get very stressful because controllers are essentially in charge of preventing mid-air collisions which can be affected by several variables, such as weather, the number of air craft and system shortcomings.
The air traffic controller needs to be an excellent communicator, but the other skills necessary are industry specific and are usually taught while on-the-job. The Bureau of Labor provides some useful information on what is needed to qualify as well as the average pay scale.
Police and Detective Supervisors Make Decent Money
Individuals can enter the force with a high school diploma and with hard work and additional training can advance through the ranks to get to the supervisor level. This is an exciting and rewarding career choice for people who thrive on the satisfaction of a job well done.
However, good police and detective supervisors must also be willing to accept accountability. A career in the police force is also not for the faint at heart because events can get fast paced and even life-threatening. For a job filled with adventure and intrigue with fairly low entry requirements, $40,000 to $70,000 a year is quite a piece of change.
Realtors Have the Potential for High Earnings
This career is for the self-motivated person that loves a sales-based environment. Real estate professionals do not need a college degree, although the industry requires them to sit a qualifying exam. Laws may differ from state to state so professionals must be licensed in the state in which they wish to practice.
There are several ways to work as a realtor. Some prefer to enlist the services of a personal assistant, while others prefer to go it alone. Those who hire an assistant often end up making more money because the assistant frees up time so they can focus on actually closing the sale. In this industry, income is directly related to sales, so there is no real limit on the potential, but on average, real estate professionals make a little over $50,000 a year with some of the more experienced easily breaking into the $100,000 income bracket.
College is not for everyone, but this doesn’t mean there is no hope for a high income earning job. The job options outlined in this article are just the a few suggestions, but just a bit of research will reveal a whole world of opportunities that exist for those who aren't afraid of a challenge.
Sources:
PayScale.com's Salary Survey for Supervisor (Police or Detectives)
PayScale.com's Salary Survey for Real Estate Agents
Natalia Jones - Natalia Jones is a full time freelance writer. She has an Advanced Diploma in Financial Management (ACCA) and she has previously worked in ...
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