The 25 highest-paying jobs you can get without a college degree
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Don't feel like contributing to the $1.2 trillion student-loan debt in the US?
Luckily, there are plenty of high-paying jobs you can get that require only a high-school diploma.
According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 25 highest-paying jobs that you don't need any college experience to pursue.
Each has a median annual salary of at least $59,000.
25. Chemical plant and system operators
PEO ACWA/flickrDescription: Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Median annual wage (2015): $59,320
Projected job openings (through 2024): 14,400
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
24. Transit and railroad police
Marcin Wichary/flickrDescription: Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Median annual wage (2015): $59,670
Projected job openings (through 2024): 1,300
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
23. First-line supervisors of correctional officers
AP Photo/Jeff ChiuDescription: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Median annual wage (2015): $57,840
Projected job openings (through 2024): 18,000
Work experience: Less than five years
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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