Gen Z has been taking a harder look at the American Dream of pursuing a four-year degree as tuition costs have skyrocketed and AI takes over white-collar jobs. Luckily, they have an out: There are many careers that don’t require a bachelor’s and still pay six-figure salaries.
The top high-wage job that doesn’t require a four-year degree and shows strong job growth may be unexpected: elevator and escalator installers and repairers. The role has a median annual salary of $106,580, only requiring a high school diploma, apprenticeship completion, and a state certification, according to a new report from Resume Genius analyzing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
