STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — You don’t always need a college degree to get a well-paying job.Data journalism website Stacker consulted the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook to compile a list of all high-paying jobs in New York City that don’t require higher education — based on the 2021 annual mean wage.All professions that listed a high school diploma, some college education (without a degree conferred), postsecondary non-degree award, or no formal education requirements for entry-level positions were considered in the list.Stacker noted that the jobs are located in the New York City metro area, including Newark and Jersey City in New Jersey.Here are the 40 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree.40. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators- Annual mean salary: $87,850- #7 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 14,34039. Boilermakers- Annual mean salary: $88,030- #4 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 53038. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay- Annual mean salary: $88,750- #58 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 2,67037. Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door- Annual mean salary: $90,120- #5 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 3,56036. Chemical plant and system operators- Annual mean salary: $90,170- #3 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 37035. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers- Annual mean salary: $91,430- #11 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 37034. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators- Annual mean salary: $91,860- #2 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 10,99033. Tapers- Annual mean salary: $93,010- #1 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 66032. Choreographers- Annual mean salary: $94,910- #1 highest pay among all metros- Employment: data not available31. Structural iron and steel workers- Annual mean salary: $95,020- #1 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 4,20030. Insurance sales agents- Annual mean salary: $95,600- #4 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 18,40029. Sound engineering technicians- Annual mean salary: $96,070- #1 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 1,18028. Court reporters and simultaneous captioners- Annual mean salary: $96,370- #5 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 93027. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers- Annual mean salary: $97,640- #5 highest pay among all metros- Employment: 21,40026. Advertising sales agents- Annual mean sa …
No college degree? Here are 40 of the highest-paying jobs in NYC that don’t require one – SILive.com
