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There are plenty of well-paying jobs with good prospects you can get that merely require some formal postsecondary training, or even just a high-school diploma.
According to US News & World Report's 2017 Best Jobs rankings — which determines the best occupations in the US based on median salary, employment rate, growth, job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance — you could earn upwards of $70,000 with some of these jobs.
Read on to see the 10 best jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree in the US according to US News, with salary data and projected job growth included from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10. Optician
Average annual salary: $36,820
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 24%
Typical education needed: High school diploma or equivalent
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 54
9. Cardiovascular technologist
Average annual salary: $56,100
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 22%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 50
8. Occupational therapy aide
Average annual salary: $31,090
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 31%
Typical education needed: High school diploma or equivalent
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 43
7. Massage therapist
Average annual salary: $43,170
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 22%
Typical education needed: Postsecondary nondegree award
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 42
6. Physical therapist assistant
Average annual salary: $55,250
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 41%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 38
5. Respiratory therapist
Average annual salary: $59,640
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 12%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 36
4. Dental hygienist
Average annual salary: $72,720
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 19%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 32
3. Web developer
Average annual salary: $70,660
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 27%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 31
2. Diagnostic medical sonographer
Average annual salary: $70,880
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 26%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 24
1. Occupational therapy assistant
Average annual salary: $58,340
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 43%
Typical education needed: Associate's degree
Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 12
