Six-Figure Jobs That Don't Require A College Degree

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Looking for a new career that will bring in a bigger paycheck without costing you years upon years upon years in school? Doctors, lawyers, and engineers are the most coveted professions that earn people six-figure paychecks each year. But they’re not the only jobs helping people supersize their bank accounts.

These career choices may not be as famous, but they certainly bring in awfully nice paychecks. Do you know how much your local food truck vendor makes? What about the chef at your favorite restaurant? Before you walk on by these career choices, it pays to know the perks that come with them. We’ve done the research, and we’ve found that there are lots of jobs that bring in much bigger paychecks than we previously thought.

Whether you’re looking for a career change or just a way to make money without a four-year degree, one of these six-figure salary jobs is bound to be perfect for you. All you need is to gain experience and hustle hard.

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Pilot

Dream of flying Michael B. Jordan around in his private plane? Learn to fly a plane and you can become a celebrity’s personal pilot, work for a commercial airline or a corporation.

The average annual salary for a pilot is $110,000, but experienced pilots can make twice that amount.

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Real Estate Broker

Real estate agents can make between $30,000 and $200,000 a year (or more) depending on the neighborhoods they sell in and how much time they put into selling.

You do need a real estate license to become an agent, but you only need a high school diploma to get one.

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Air Traffic Controller

The men and women who guide planes in for safe landings earn $160,000 a year on average.

You don’t need a four-year degree to be one, but you do have to pass multiple tests, medical screenings, and background examinations.

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Small Business Owner

Want the potential to make over $100,000 a year and dream of a job without a boss? Consider being a small business owner.

Small businesses can take a while to become profitable. But if you have a very good idea and a lot of work ethic, there’s no real limit on how much you can make.

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Fire Chief

Want to be a local hero? All over the world, fire houses are pushing for female firefighters, making them extremely hirable these days.

All you need is a high school diploma to begin climbing the ranks. Make it to fire chief and you can earn anywhere from $42,096 to $119,250 a year.

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Theatrical And Performance Makeup Artist

Take your makeup skills to the big screen and you can make $70,000 on average and up to $120,000 a year — especially if you live in an industry-focused city like Los Angeles or New York.

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Funeral Service Managers

Everyone thought Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks was crazy when she took classes to open a funeral home.

But she knew that funeral home directors, managers, and owners can easily make over $100,000 a year.

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Network Or IT Manager

If you’re good with computers, consider becoming a Network or IT Manager. Work for a large company and you’ll get benefits, a retirement account and a salary that ranges between $55,000 and $125,000.

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An Executive Or Personal Chef

Whether you’re making personal meals for Rihanna or working as an executive chef for a hotel or corporation, you can easily make over $100,000 a year with talent and experience.

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Radiation Therapist

Radiation therapists can earn as much as $ 120,000 annually because helping cancer patients get better is such an important job.

To be a radiation therapist you don’t need a four-year college degree. But you do need a two-year associate’s degree or a certificate in radiation therapy.

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Court Reporter

Depending on where they live, court reporters can earn between $30,000 and $104,000 per year for writing down what goes on and is said during court proceedings.

All you need to be a court reporter are a few classes in transcription, the ability to pass a background check, and fingers quick enough to transcribe 250 words per minute. Good luck with that…

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Food Truck Vendor

Did you know that even hot dog vendors can earn $100,000 a year? If you have a few good recipes, live in a busy city and have good business sense, you can pull in thousands in one weekend.

No wonder Kelis tried it!

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Public Relations Specialist

Have a knack for advertising parties and connecting with people? Take your public relations know-how to the big leagues and you can earn $100,000 per year or more with enough success and experience.