Millennials are known to make our own rules. We start our own trends, instead of following those made out for us. Because of this, it’s no surprise that rather than going to college and spending thousands of dollars, some millennials are opting to go straight into the workforce. Instead of taking a part-time job or two, there are many full-time career options out there that only require a high school degree. Based on statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are 10 career ideas for high school seniors.
- Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
2014 Median Salary: $62,300A high school diploma is usually all you need to work entry-level in this field, however sometimes this will vary depending on the exact industry that you are looking in. For instance, auto-damage appraisers are not required to have a college education, but many companies prefer that they do.
- Elevator Installers and Repairers
2014 Median Salary: $78,620Intrigued by how elevators work? Want to keep people moving? Are you good at fixing things? This job may be for you! Not only will you install and repair elevators, but you can also maintain escalators, moving walkways, and any other types of lifts.
- Social and Human Service Assistants
2014 Median Salary: $29,790In this position, you’ll support families, provide client services, and more throughout various fields including social work and psychology. You will be helping social workers complete their jobs as well as working directly with clients to help them.
- Floral Designers
2014 Median Salary: $24,750Do you want to be surrounded by beauty all the time? Do you want to bring beauty into the lives of others? Do you just love flowers? Floral designer may be the job for you! Plus, you can be assured that your work environment will always smell great.
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
2014 Median Salary: $24,090Love the game but don’t want to play it? Look into being an umpire, referee or other sports officials. It’s a way to enjoy the game you love, while being able to help maintain the standard of play.
- General Office Clerks
2014 Median Salary: $28,670In this position, you’ll experience many different clerical tasks such as filing records, answering the phones, and any other jobs that need to be completed by the office. This position is needed in arguably every industry, giving you a plethora of options and experiences to choose from.
- Masonry Workers
2014 Median Salary: $38,720These skilled workers include brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons. This work is physically demanding however you’re the one who is creating the walls, walkways, fences, and more that are enjoyed, needed, and admired by people everywhere.
- Electricians
2014 Median Salary: $51,110In this position, you’ll work in every type of facility both outdoors and indoors. Whether electrical power or lighting need to be repaired, installed or just maintained, you’re the person to call. Everyone will always need electricity, making this a great stable job as well.
- Pharmacy Technicians
2014 Median Salary: $29,810With pharmacies varying from being stand-alone, found in drug stores or grocery stores and in hospitals, you’ll have options as to where you physically want to work. You will be the one responsible for helping pharmacists dispense medications to other health professionals or customers.
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
2014 Median Salary: $48,120Do you enjoy data? In this position you will collect data about the safety conditions and the health conditions on various workplaces including offices, factories, and mines. There is a lot of travel and fieldwork found within this position.
