10. Communications
Equipment Mechanic

Annual Median Salary: $54,530

Education Required: Postsecondary
non-degree award

Many trade schools and junior colleges offer
vocational programs designed to teach the
skills necessary to become a communications
equipment mechanic. The BLS reports that
completion of one of these programs typically
comes with either official certification or an
associate’s degree.


9. Aircraft Mechanic

Annual Median Salary: $55,230

Education Required: FAA-
accredited Aviation Maintenance Technician
School

These schools teach those working to become
aircraft mechanics the skills necessary for the
job. Passing an FAA exam is a requirement.


8. Respiratory Therapist

Annual Median Salary: $55,870

Education Required: Associate’s degree
and state licensing

Programs for training and certification in
respiratory therapy exist throughout the
country. Anyone trying to become a
respiratory therapist must be certified by the
National Board for Respiratory Care.


7. Police Officer

Annual Median Salary: $56,980

Education Required: High-school diploma
or equivalent and graduation of police
academy

Aspiring police officers must pass rigorous
physical fitness tests, take extensive training
in law enforcement, and graduate from a
police academy to serve.


6. Electrical Technician

Annual Median Salary: $57,850

Education Required: Associate’s degree

Postsecondary schools offer vocational
programs geared toward those learning to be
electrical technicians. These programs teach
skills like circuitry and computer repair.


5. Retail Buyer

Annual Median Salary: $60,550

Education Required: High-school diploma

While requirements may vary depending on
the hiring company, an entry-level applicant
can work as a buyer with a high-school
diploma. After gaining experience, one can
find advancement opportunities by earning
certain certificates, including a Certified
Purchasing Professional and Certified
Professional Purchasing Manager credential.


4. Web Developer

Annual Median Salary: $62,500

Education Required: Associate’s degree

Training in various web-building disciplines is
required for aspiring web developers. This
includes HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other
coding techniques, as well as some graphic
design. Most can be obtained through
associate’s programs.


3. Registered Nurse

Annual Median Salary: $65,470

Education Required: Associate’s degree
and state nursing license

According to the BLS, nurses can launch their
careers either with a bachelor’s degree in
nursing science, an associate’s degree in
nursing, or certification from an accredited
nursing program. No matter the chosen route
one takes, all nurses must receive state-
issued licensing and pass the National Council
Licensure Examination.


2. Farmer-Rancher

Annual Median Salary: $69,300

Education Required: High-school diploma
or equivalent

While training to be a farmer is largely gained
on the job, the BLS reports that “farm and
land management has grown more complex,”
which has prompted more farmers to pursue
bachelor’s degrees. The BLS also reports,
however, that government programs exist to
help aspiring farmers gain training and a
foothold in the industry.


1. Commercial Pilot

Annual Median Salary: $73,280

Education Required: High-school diploma
or equivalent; commercial pilot’s license from
the FAA and Airline Transport Pilot certificate

Whereas airline pilots typically need a college
degree in addition to their FAA pilot’s
licensing and ATP certification, commercial
pilots — who fly aircraft for reasons such
as charter flights, rescue operations,
firefighting, and aerial photography — can
begin their careers with a high-school diploma
and the proper licensing and certification.

... hey stop looking over my shoulder when i am browsing.. how come we are both looking for jobs in the US

We are in Nigeria.

Giannakopoulos:
We are in Nigeria.

Relocate then

Eljay24:


Relocate then

I rather meant those job vacancies/ requirements are not advertised in Nigeria. Relocate...No, I'm not jobless. Thanks