10 Jobs that Don't Require a College Degree Near White Lake-Highland

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College may be financially out of reach, or you may have had to enter the job market without a college degree for other reasons.

Though typical college graduates earn 68 percent more than a worker with just a high school diploma, that doesn’t mean well-paying jobs are out of reach, according to Kiplinger, which lists 10 jobs that don’t require a college degree.

The jobs do require some advanced training, certification or work experience. And though a bachelor’s degree may boost the applicant’s competitive edge, it isn’t necessary.

To compile the list, Kiplinger looked at data from Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), a labor market research firm owned by CareerBuilder. EMSI collected data from more than 90 federal, state and private sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here they are, along with projected job growth, median salaries, education typically required and open positions curated from the Patch Jobs Board:

Licensed Practical Nurse | Projected job growth through 2024: 20 percent | Median annual salary: $41,974 | Typical education: Postsecondary non-degree award

• LPN, Rescare, Oakland Townshi
• LPN, HCR Manor Care, Bloomfield Hills

Surgical Technologist | Projected job growth through 2024: 23.5 percent | Median annual salary: $42,786 | Typical education: Postsecondary non-degree award

• Surgical Tech, Trustaff, Livonia
• Surgical Technologist, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak

Computer User Support Specialist | Projected job growth through 2024: 19.8 percent | Median annual salary: $46,592 | Typical education: Some college

• Desktop Support Rep, TD Ameritrade, Ann Arbor
• User Support Senior, Quadrant Four, Allen Park

Commercial Pilot | Projected job growth through 2024: 15 percent: Median annual salary: $73,528 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Pilot, Saudi Aramco, Detroit

Electrical Power-Line Installer: | Projected job growth through 2024: 13.7 percent | TMedian annual salary: $64,168 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• CCTV/Cable/Low Voltage/Installer, Fujora, Southfield,

Industrial Machinery Mechanic | Projected job growth through 2024: 19.5 percent | Median annual salary: $47,507 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Maintenance Technician - Plastic Molding, Diedre Moire, Sterling Heights
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Journeyman, Tradesmen International, Troy

Office Support Supervisor | Projected job growth through 2024: 12.4 percent | Median annual salary: $50,211 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Office Supervisor, Liberty Tax, Livonia
• Entry Level Management - Train to Manager / Supervisor Role, Upper Echelon, Livonia

Insurance Sales Agent | Projected job growth through 2024: 9.8 percent | Median annual salary: $47,632 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Insurance Sales Agent, AFLAC, Sterling Heights
• Entry Level Field Sales Agent, Patriot Payment Group, Birmingham

Plumber | Projected job growth through 2024: 17.6 percent | Median annual salary: $48,194 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Plumber, Nelson Bros. Sewer & Plumbing, Royal Oak
• Plumber, Thumbtack, Pontiac

Private Detective | Projected job growth through 2024: 11.7 percent | Median annual salary: $45,698 | Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Private Investigator - Surveillance Operative, Blue Eagle Investigations, Waterford
• Private Investigator, Robison Group, Troy