It’s no surprise that high-paying careers today don’t require traditional degrees.  
But what options are actually available out there?

We analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics **t** to find jobs with median salaries well above the national average that typically don’t require a bachelor’s degree, and compiled them in our **2026 High-Pay, No-Degree Jobs Report**

Here are some jobs we found:

$100K+ median salaries

* Elevator & escalator installer/repairer: $109,910
* Ship engineer: $109,530
* Transportation & logistics manager: $107,230
* Police supervisor: $106,040
* Power station electrical repairer: $103,020

$90K+ median salaries

* Power line installer/repairer: $95,320
* Firefighting supervisor: $93,530
* Casino manager: $93,220
* Rail signal repairer: $92,460
* Ship captain/mate: $92,460
* Transportation inspector: $92,100
* Transit & railroad police officer: $90,230

$80K+ median salaries

* Subway/streetcar operator: $86,380
* Transportation electronics technician: $84,890
* Avionics technician: $82,280

But jobs that are considered “no degree” doesn’t mean “no training.” A lot of these jobs that don’t require traditional degrees often involve apprenticeships, training, or professional certifications. 

To find out how to work your way into each career path, check out the full list [here](https://resumegenius.com/blog/job-hunting/highest-paying-jobs-without-a-degree?source=reddit.com&medium=social&campaign=pr--post). 



High-Paying Jobs Without a Degree in 2026