College graduates tend to earn more, but you can still make six figures without going to college.
Though on average those with a bachelor's degree earn almost twice as much as those with only a high school diploma, fewer graduating seniors are going to college. For many, college is not worth taking on student debt when the worker shortage raises their pay. And as more state governments, companies, and members of Congress no longer require a college degree to work for them, high school graduates will gain access to even more good jobs.
Using the most recent occupational wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we ranked the 26 highest-paid jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree. They span transportation, energy, healthcare, and more. All of these jobs pay above $80,000 a year.