10 Highest Paying Jobs Without a Degree in 2023

9. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Average Salary: $93,960

Elevator and escalator installers and repairers command a median annual wage of $99,000, with the lowest 10% earning under $47,850 and the highest 10% surpassing $135,130. The starting pay for apprentices is typically 50% of the fully trained workers’ wage, with increases as they progress. Industries like government ($103,610) and building equipment contractors ($100,680) offer competitive wages in this field. Most work full-time, and on-call duties may extend to 24 hours a day, especially for emergency repairs or meeting construction deadlines.