top 10 $100,000+ jobs to help power your job search
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Top 10 $100K+ Jobs
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#1 – Commercial PilotYou don't need a degree to fly aircraft for purposes such as aerial firefighting, search and rescue, aerial photography, or charter flights. Instead, you just need to undergo the proper flight training to earn a commercial pilot's license, instrument rating, and any specialty certifications that might be required by employers or the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for certain types of work.
Average Salary: $141,700
#2 ProgrammerAlthough many programmers have college degrees, it's not uncommon for people to start succeeding in this field after taking shorter courses or programs. That's because what employers often care about the most are the skills you can demonstrate in specific programming languages. And a lot of programmers work on a freelance basis and get to choose their own clients, rates of pay, and projects to work on.
Average Salary: $132,800
#3 DetectiveInvestigating crimes through observation, evidence collection, witness interviews, and other procedures doesn't typically require a degree. In most cases, the training to become a criminal investigator happens at a police academy. But completing some college-level courses in criminal justice or law enforcement before applying to a police academy can help you stand out from other candidates.
Average Salary: $125,000
#4 Web DeveloperFor professionals who build or modify websites, the best self-promotion tools for finding high-paying clients or employers tend to be strong portfolios and good references based on past work. But even though a degree isn't necessary for earning a lot in this field, having at least some formal training in web design and development can often help you attain good pay more quickly.
Average Salary: $122,300
#5 SalespersonSelling products or services is a special art that can be learned in a lot of different ways. But it doesn't hurt to get some kind of business education, especially if you're aiming to make a lot of money through sales jobs that offer high commissions.
Average Salary: $117,500
#6 Animation SpecialistAlthough many great degree programs exist for this creative field, a lot of animators and digital artists have attained success after completing short diploma or certificate programs. Either way, a quality portfolio or demo reel tends to be the most important marketing tool for finding top-paying opportunities in the film, gaming, and visual effects industries.
Average Salary: $112,000
#7 Writer Even in today's digital age, written communication is a dominant way of conveying and exchanging information and stories with each other. But not everybody does it well. As a result, many organizations will pay top dollar for excellent writers and editors. And numerous avenues exist for building a writing career that pays well (regardless of whether your interest lies in creative, technical, informational, or marketing-oriented writing). Plus, successful writers and editors vary greatly in their educational backgrounds.
Average Salary: $110,000
#8 Sound TechnicianMusic recordings aren't the only projects made possible by the skills of sound engineering pros. You'll also find professionals in this field making major contributions to film and television productions, video games, sporting events, theater productions, and live concerts. That's why some of them enjoy a $100K salary at the height of their careers.
Average Salary: $106,500
#9 Real Estate Professional Helping people buy and sell residential or commercial properties can be very lucrative. After all, real estate agents earn most of their income from commissions on the sale of land, homes, office buildings, retail spaces, and similar assets that are often worth hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars.
Average Salary: $105,000
#10 IT ProfessionalMost organizations today rely heavily on computers, Internet access, and their own internal networks of digital information. So it isn't surprising that the professionals who troubleshoot problems to those systems and find timely solutions are often well-compensated for their skills, regardless of whether or not they have a degree.
Average Salary: $104,010
