While graduation from a four-year college can work wonders for students’ future careers, it’s not necessary for all fields.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for high school diploma recipients is about $809 a week — higher than those without a diploma ($626), but well below the median for bachelor’s degree holders ($1,334).
While the typical college grad is paid nearly 65% more than the average for those with just a high school diploma, there are still many jobs without college degree requirements that pay decent wages, including some six-figure income jobs at Tennessee Valley Authority plants.
Data news website Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the highest-paying jobs in Chattanooga that don’t require higher education. The top paying such jobs, and the average annual pay, are: