1. Nuclear power reactor operators
Median pay in 2015 – $88,560
Finally, we’re at the top of the list where the category that earns the most is “nuclear power reactor operators”. The job list includes nuclear control room operator, nuclear reactor operator, nuclear station operator and reactor operator, which are, obviously, positions that involve loads of responsibility. You’d have to control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls and more.
The average pay for this job category was $88,560 in 2015, but better-paying jobs are available as well. That being said, these are the 15 best careers if you don’t go to college.
