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Electricians and plumbers among top jobs that don’t require degrees

June 28, 2018

Electrician tops CareerBuilder’s list of the most in-demand jobs for 2018 that pay about $20 an hour and do not require a college degree. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters took the second spot on the list.

The list of in-demand jobs includes those that pay about $20 or more per hour, have grown over the last five years, are projected to grow over the next five years, and don’t require a college degree. The top 10 are:

  1. Electricians: $26.33
  2. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters: $25.76
  3. Computer user support specialists: $25.50
  4. Industrial machinery mechanics: $24.87
  5. Surgical technologists: $22.68
  6. Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers: $22.39
  7. Chefs and head cooks: $21.54
  8. Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors: $20.23
  9. Medical records and health information technicians: $19.96
  10. Self-enrichment education teachers: $19.91

“The path to success is different for everyone,” CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson said. “You can build a lucrative career through apprenticeships, post-secondary certificates or on-the-job training. There is significant demand for workers in everything from skilled trades to technology and health-related fields, and you can get your foot in the door without a formal degree.”

The study is based on data from Emsi, which aggregates information from multiple national and local employment resources.