These 10 Grand Rapids Jobs Pay Great And Don’t Require A College Education
When I was in high school, a lot of my friends were trying to get the best possible test scores and get into college so they could earn a degree that would in theory lead to a high-paying job. For some that worked out, but for others all they got was a ton of student loan debt.
According to CNBC, finishing high school puts you on track to earn a median of $1.6 million over your lifetime. A bachelor’s degree holder earns a median of $2.8 million, which is 75% more than if they had only a high school diploma.
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Stacker came out with a list of the top-paying jobs in Grand Rapids that don't require a college degree. I was surprised at how much some of the jobs pay.
The Ten Top Paying Jobs In Grand Rapids That Don't Require A College Degree
#10. Insurance sales agents
#9. Real estate brokers
#8. Property, real estate, and community association managers
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
-Annual mean salary: $84,910
-Annual mean salary: $84,910
#7. Postmasters and mail superintendents
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
Annual mean salary: $86,550
Annual mean salary: $86,550
#6. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
#5. First-line supervisors of police and detectives
#4. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
#3. Detectives and criminal investigators
#2. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
#1. Commercial pilots
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