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1. 50 JOBS
THAT MAKE
50K
WITHOUT
THE DEGREE
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2. BLUE COLLAR JOBS
Blue collar jobs usually have an hourly wage
and may involve manual labor. They’re also
among the best jobs to earn $50k or more
without a college education

3. PLUMBER
Get into plumbing as an apprentice to earn $20
or more per hour while learning the trade
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WELDER
Welders can charge up to $70 per hour for
custom steelwork for consumers, contract with
government agencies, or work for an existing
business

5. ELECTRICIAN
Electricians can make $65 to $85 per hour by
completing an apprenticeship under a licensed
electrician
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PAINTER
Painting is a career that doesn’t require much
experience and no education at all

7. CARPENTER
Experienced carpenters can earn more than $50
per hour building decks and fences, but interior
projects like bathroom and kitchen remodeling
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TILE SETTER
Tile and marble setters earn $50-$65k by
installing tile patios, countertops, walls,
showers, floors, and more

9. LANDSCAPER
Landscapers earn an average salary of about
$50k per year but independent landscapers
running their own business can earn more with
experience
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EXCAVATOR
Excavators can rent or buy a track-drive
excavating machine to do contract work for
homeowners, home builders, and city
governments

11. AUTO MECHANIC
Mechanics are in high demand with the high
salary that goes with it
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ELEVATOR REPAIR AND INSTALLER
Like many blue collar jobs, an apprenticeship is
necessary, but the average pay is $79,000 per
year

13. POLICE OFFICER
Police officers earn an average annual salary of
about $55,000
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OIL RIG WORKER
Salaries can reach more than $100,000,
depending on the company and role, without a
degree

15. BARTENDER
The average bartender makes just $18,000 in
salary, but don’t forget about tips
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SURVEYOR
On average, surveyors make more than
$52,000 per year

17. SEWER LINE INSPECTOR
The average fee is $200 for about 20 minutes of
actual work
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COMMERCIAL DIVER
This career involves scuba diving and the use
of construction equipment to repair and
inspect underwater structures

19. HVAC TECHNICIAN
The average technician earns $50k per year
with the option to achieve additional
certification for higher pay
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20. DIESEL MECHANIC
Diesel mechanics earn about $52k on average
with bonuses and profit sharing available
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21. FIREFIGHTER
This challenging and in-demand job earns $50k
on average with the potential for a much higher
salary with experience
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DISPATCHER
Dispatchers earn a median salary of up to $50k
with a high school diploma

23. ONLINE JOBS
These careers do not even require leaving the
house

24. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Virtual assistants can earn $30 per hour or
more with experience
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TRANSCRIBER
A transcriptionist types out recordings,
podcasts, conversations, interviews and other
types of audio with an average wage of $23
per hour

26. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
With some Photoshop knowledge and a bit of
experience, graphic designers can earn $55,000
or more a year
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FREELANCE WRITER
Freelancers write digital content of all types for
a wide variety of clients, including business
owners, magazines, and more

28. TRAVEL AGENT
This job often requires industry training and
partnership with an agency at first with the
potential to earn more than $50,000 a year
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WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
WordPress is the most popular content
management system that’s behind millions of
popular websites

30. SOFTWARE DESIGNER
Software developers can make software
programs, games, and operating systems while
earning an average salary of $102k
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WEB DEVELOPER
Web developers create and modify websites
with the right programming language,
database, multimedia, and graphics

32. APP DEVELOPER
App developers can work for companies or
develop their own apps to earn revenue on the
Google, Android, and Apple app stores
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ONLINE RESELLER
Resellers make their money by scooping up
underpriced items and reselling them for a
profit

34. TECHNOLOGY JOBS
There are also a wide range of tech jobs that
aren’t done remotely

35. COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Computer techs earn $25 per hour on average
to troubleshoot problems, set up security, and
install software and hardware
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COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECT
This trade job involves designing secure
networks for data communications for
businesses around the world

37. MEDICAL
Not all jobs in the medical field require a
degree

38. DENTAL ASSISTANT
Examining and cleaning teeth and checking for
issues a dentist should address pays an average
wage of $35 an hour
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HEARING AID SPECIALIST
This job only requires a high school diploma or
equivalent to earn about $50k a year to
evaluate people with hearing issues and help
them choose the right hearing aid

40. HOME HEALTH AIDE
Home health aides work in the homes of
patients to assist with living tasks and light
housekeeping
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MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Massage therapists earn an average of $38k
per year, but there is the potential to earn
much more with experience

42. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacists earn an average of $121,000 per
year
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
LPNs work under doctors and registered nurses
to offer basic care like checking blood pressure

44. REAL ESTATE
The real estate industry offers many ways to
make a good living without a college
education

45. MORTGAGE BROKER
Mortgage brokers only need to complete a 20-
hour program and pass a test to become
licensed and earn $50 to $90k per year
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On average, property managers bring in $55k a
year with no formal education or training
necessary
PROPERTY MANAGER

47. PROPERTY APPRASIER
Earn about $52-66k per year appraising
properties for buyers, sellers, and lenders
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Home inspectors earn a decent salary as well
as benefits. A knowledge of HVAC,
construction, and other industries can further
increase earning potential
HOME INSPECTOR

49. REAL ESTATE AGENT
On average, agents earn $50k per year although
the best-paid agents earn more than $110k
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Becoming an escrow agent does not require
any education or experience with an average
salary of around $50k
ESCROW AGENT

51. OTHER JOBS
Here are a few other jobs to consider

52. TRUCK DRIVER
Truck drivers earn an average of $40-50k to
start after receiving a commercial driver’s
license
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Airport shuttles tend to make more than
shuttle drivers at hotels and amusement parks
AIRPORT SHUTTLE DRIVER

54. FUNERAL SERVICE MANAGER
Coordinating resources and activities for funeral
homes and putting together memorial services
for families can pay $43 to $70 an hour
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Interior designers earn a median salary of
about $50k per year but the salary can top out
at $70,000
INTERIOR DESIGNER

56. DEBT COLLECTOR
A debt collector doesn’t have a particularly
enjoyable job, but contacting people who have
defaulted on their loans can be lucrative
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57. Those with good knowledge of a specific field
can make more than $25 per hour as a private
tutor
PRIVATE TUTOR
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