For Many Jobs, High School’s All It Takes

An article in The Dallas Morning News June 12, 2013, edition on page 2D from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , “For many jobs, high school’s all it takes” provides the following list of jobs that only require a high school education:

1.   Web developer                                                       $75,660

2.   Communication  equipment management          $54,710

3.   Electrician                                                              $ 48,250

4.   Paralegal assistant                                               $ 46,680

5.   Plumber                                                                  $ 46,660

6.   Industrial machine repairer                                  $ 44.160

7.   Administrative/executive assistant                     $ 34,660

8.   Auto body repairer                                                $ 34,660

9.   Glazier                                                                    $ 36,640

10.         Bookkeeper                                                        $ 34,040

11.         Pest control worker                                           $ 30,340

12.         Skin care specialist                                           $ 28,920

13.         Receptionist                                                      $ 25,240

14.         Hairstylist                                                          $ 22,500

Do you find this information surprising?  I personally think that college degree holders that are incumbents in the above jobs would also have increased earning power and possible promotions than high school graduates.  What do you think?

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