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mitch96

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1. Paywall but here is a taste of what the google machine says

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:44 PM

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Air Traffic Controller: $135,000 median
Commercial Pilot: $115,000 median
Elevator and Escalator Installer/Repairer: $109,910 median
Ship Engineer: $109,530 median
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager: $107,230 median
Power Distributor/Dispatcher: $106,730 median
First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives: $106,040 median
Radiation Therapist: $105,310 median
Electrical and Electronics Repairer (Powerhouse): $103,020 median
General and Operations Manager: $129,330 median

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The 25 highest-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree [View all] littlemissmartypants Monday OP

Paywall but here is a taste of what the google machine says mitch96 Monday #1

It's in theory that they don't. Blue Full Moon Monday #2

Many of those require a 2 year degree that can be every bit as challenging (or more) as a bachelors harumph Monday #3

I went to a medical Radiology school. Two years with hands on experience. Qualified to do routine exams mitch96 Tuesday #7

I've had my share of "...life got in the way moments" as well. harumph Tuesday #11

"Here's to smoother seas in the future for both of us!" ...Back at ya!! I've had a great life. mitch96 Tuesday #12

$1M more in career earnings if you have a degree Johnny2X2X Monday #4

The right's crusade against a college education Zorro Monday #5

It's taking hold Johnny2X2X Monday #6

Yep, while the mega rich continue to send their kids to elite schools uponit7771 Tuesday #8

To get the most out of a college degree, one needs innate intelligence Kaleva Tuesday #9

Anything with languages or culture in general can be high paying .. haele Tuesday #10