Depending on your talents, training and skills, you can earn a good salary without attending college. Some jobs are more dangerous than others which is one reason they pay well. Others involve long hours and hard work. And of course, many jobs pay well because you need to be good at what you do in order to be successful in your career.

Managers in a variety of fields pay well and are open to individuals who have not earned a college degree. In order to be a manager, you need to have excellent people skills and not be afraid to direct others. You will need to be able to lead and motivate people. You can often move into a management position at stores, restaurants, and other service industries after proving your abilities in lower level positions. It is possible to earn more than $60,000 per year in management.

Managers in production plants can earn a salary in excess of $70,000. Individuals who qualify to be a production manager are often college educated. However, many people who show their talents and abilities are able to be promoted to managerial positions after being a loyal employee in the production plant.

Talented sales representatives can earn large incomes. Sales work is not for everyone. You need to be willing to spend many nights away from home. As a sales representative you will need to have an excellent work ethic and be creative. You must be outgoing and have superb interpersonal communication skills.

Air Traffic Controllers are responsible for the safety of everyone traveling to and from the airport. They will ensure that two planes are not traveling in the same direction or attempting liftoff or a landing at the same time. Air Traffic Controllers have a great deal of responsibility and as such can be paid more than $100,00 per year. You will not need a college degree if you work as an air traffic controller, but you will need to pass the Federal Aviation Administration test after successful completion of the course.

Air pilots also earn an excellent income which can be as high as $130,00 annually. If you have your flying license, you might consider this career. You will need to log at least 1,500 hours in the air. You will have passengers lives in your hands each time you set out on a flight. Before you are given this responsibility, you must successfully complete an exam with a practical section and a written test.

Many employees at a Nuclear power plant will receive an excellent income without a college degree. As you can imagine, in order to work as a power reactor operator (and related positions), you will need to learn how to safely operate equipment through training programs. You could earn $60,000 or more working at a nuclear power plant.

There are a variety of other jobs that can be among the best paying if you do not have a college education. Consider careers such as real estate agent or real estate broker. You will need training but do not need to attend college. You can work as a personal trainer to help people lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. You will need to receive certification from an accredited certifying organization. If you are skilled in computer repair, programming or design, you can have a lucrative career without stepping foot in a college. Take the time to look for careers where you can use your talents and earn a good income if you are unable to attend college.