The popular job platform Indeed has compiled a list of 14 professions that offer exceptional compensation without requiring a formal degree or prior experience.
These positions boast salary figures from the job board itself at the time the report was updated. However, salaries may vary depending on the hiring organization and a candidate's experience, academic background, and location.
"University degrees or previous experience are usually essential for getting a successful or decent-paying job," Indeed said. "Nevertheless, numerous jobs don't require you to have a degree or experience in that field or discipline. Understanding the highest-paying jobs without a degree or experience can help you better grasp your career options and make informed decisions."
Equipping job seekers with valuable insights, the job site certainly presents Canadian with some interesting career prospects.
Here are the 14 highest paying jobs without a degree or experience according to Indeed:
1. Miners
National average salary: $21.71 per hour
2. Theatre practitioners
National average salary: $23.23 per hour
3. Landscape technician
National average salary: $21.28 per hour
4. Claims adjusters
National average salary: $51,987 per year
5. Translators
National average salary: $23.71 per hour
6. Mobile developers
National average salaries: $80,778 per year
7. Maintenance manager
National average salary: $76,025 per year
8. Receptionists
National salary average: $16.94 per hour
9. Warehouse worker
National average salary: $16.46 per hour
10. Train Conductor
National average salary:$85,393 per year
11. Executive chef
National salary average: $63,788 per year
12. Accounting clerk
National average salary: $21.26 per hour
13. Dental assistants
National average salary: $23.92 per hour
14. Nuclear power reactor operator
National salary average: $88,253 per year
For job-seekers attending secondary or post secondary school and have minimal training or certifications, Indeed also released their updated list of high-paying student jobs along with their national average salaries.
1. Bookkeeper
National average salary: $49,665 per year
2. Freelance editor
National average salary: $54,401 per year
3. Proofreader
National average salary: $54,712 per year
4. Fitness instructor
National average salary: $57,339 per year
5. Social media strategist
National average salary: $57,623 per year
6. Note taker
National average salary: $58,846 per year
7. Administrative assistant
National average salary: $59,255 per year
8. Dental receptionist
National average salary: $65,238 per year
9. Tutor
National average salary: $65,770 per year
10. Virtual assistant
National average salary: $66,366 per year
11. Translator
National average salary: $71,964 per year
12. Web developer
National average salary: $74,136 per year
