Highest-paying jobs for some college, no degree
The best-paid is computer user support specialists, with a median of $61,860 a year. None of the 6 occupations here has a median of $100,000 or more. The median for all U.S. occupations is $50,980.
How this list is built. Occupations where the Bureau of Labor Statistics lists “Some college, no degree” as the typical education needed to enter the occupation (Employment Projections 2025–35). Some workers in these jobs have more or less education than the typical entrant.
Source BLS-OEWS · Period May 2025 · # = national rank shown on each page6 records · annual wages, USD
| No. | Occupation | Median | Top 10% earn over | Typical entry | Jobs 2025–35 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer User Support Specialists | $61,860 | $100,540 | Some college | -3.5% | 717,190 |
| 2 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 | $74,550 | Some college | -5.6% | 1,373,680 |
| 3 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $47,810 | $71,730 | Some college | -3.0% | 65,600 |
| 4 | Order Clerks | $46,170 | $63,530 | Some college | -17.5% | 75,200 |
| 5 | Tutors | $43,350 | $75,990 | Some college | -0.2% | 175,070 |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | $50,040 | Some college | -0.3% | 1,420,350 |
“No.” is the position in this list. Each occupation page shows its rank among all occupations. Wages exclude the self-employed, overtime and non-production bonuses.