High Wage Occupations that Require Only a High School Diploma

This graph is derived from the Long-term Occupational Projections dataset and reflects a 10-year time horizon.
This tree map graph shows occupations with an average hourly wage of $30 or more that requires only a high-school degree or equivalent in most instances. Many of these occupations have minimum work-experience and on the job training requirements. There are over 30 occupations in this category, which includes, gas plant operators, claims adjusters, building inspectors, and Steel workers.