Higher education isn't for everyone, and people have a variety of paths to choose from once they graduate from high school. They might know from the start that they want to go straight to the professional world. If you are in the market for a job that doesn't require a degree but does come with a nice salary, here are a few jobs to consider. Assembly supervisors oversee workers who put together products by using power tools or other dangerous equipment. The annual salary is $59,926. At a construction site, assistant site managers report to the head site manager and plan, direct and coordinate the necessary tasks to complete that day's activities. Salary: $86,584. An automobile service station manager draws up guidelines for gas stations and automotive repair shops and decides on hours of operations, assigns job duties and sets prices for services and products. Salary: $81,793. Carpenter supervisors oversee carpentry work on a specified project to ensure that workers are on schedule and executing plans accordingly. The supervisors also perform some of the carpentry duties if time permits. Salary: $70,565. Airlines flight service managers ensure that flight attendance adhere to personal appearance and preflight requirements. They also compile flight reports. Salary: $67,766. Illustrators design fonts and images for a variety of media, from websites to print campaigns and video. They often work for advertisement agencies. Salary: $54, 995. |