I'm seriously considering trade school instead of a traditional college path and was wondering which jobs pay the best if you have a trade school degree. Any jobs that offer a great balance of pay and job satisfaction?
Sure, there are numerous high-paying jobs you can get with a trade school degree that also offer job satisfaction.
1. Elevator Installer/Repairer: This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts. This can be quite fulfilling as you ensure safe and efficient transportation for many people.
2. Web Developer: While many web developers have a traditional 4-year degree, you can learn the skills needed in a coding boot camp or other similar program. If you're interested in technology and have a creative side, this could be a great fit.
3. Radiation Therapist: These professionals work in oncology settings to administer radiation treatments to patients. This can be very rewarding as you are helping people fight cancer.
4. Air Traffic Controller: In this role, you coordinate the movement of airplanes in and out of airports. Many air traffic controllers trained at one of the Federal Aviation Administration's post-secondary vocational schools.
5. Nuclear Medicine Technologists: They prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging, provide necessary patient care during exams, and ensure maintenance and safety of medical imaging equipment. This is an extremely specialized skill set that can be quite rewarding.
6. Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay: This title is a mouthful, but these professionals maintain and repair the electrical equipment in power stations. It's a job with a lot of responsibility, but it can also be quite satisfying.
7. Dental Hygienist: With an associate degree in dental hygiene and state licensure, you can work directly with patients to help them improve their oral health, performing cleanings, and often being the first to spot oral health problems.
It's also worth mentioning that job satisfaction isn't always about the money—it's about finding a career you enjoy. These jobs allow for much needed hands-on work that many people find more satisfying than sitting in an office all day. It can be fulfilling to see the results of your hard work in a tangible way.
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