Wake up, patriots—college isn’t the golden ticket anymore! On March 11, 2025, with markets reeling from Trump’s tariff chaos (Dow futures down 200 today!), you don’t need a fancy diploma to rake in six figures. At GLHR Investing, we’ve got the top 10 jobs paying over $100K—no degree required—plus tips to crush recession fears and the hottest states for jobs right now. Let’s dive in!
Top 10 Jobs Paying Over $100K (No Degree)
- Air Traffic Controller – $137K avg. FAA training, not a BA, keeps planes flying—stressful but secure!
- Real Estate Broker – $133K avg. License up, hustle hard—property’s always moving, recession or not.
- Senior Technical Program Manager – $133K avg. Tech skills, no diploma—lead projects, cash in!
- Fire Chief – $105K avg. Climb the ladder with experience—heroes don’t need degrees.
- Elevator Mechanic – $128K max. 4-year apprenticeship—fix rides, stack cash!
- Nuclear Technician – $100K+ avg. Associate’s or training—power plants don’t quit.
- Sales Director – $101K avg. Talk smooth, sell big—no classroom needed!
- Airline Pilot – $100K+ avg. Flight school, not college—sky’s the limit if you’ve got grit.
- Wind Turbine Tech – $90K-$100K+. Climb turbines, no BA—green energy’s booming!
- Senior Web Developer – $100K+ avg. Code skills, not degrees—build sites, bank big!
These gigs prove skills trump paper. X posts scream it: “Degrees are debt traps—trade up!” Per Resume Genius, these jobs lean on certifications, apprenticeships, or raw talent—perfect for dodging student loans.
Recession Fear Tips—Don’t Panic, Profit!
Markets are shaky—25% recession odds by Q3, says Goldman. For regular folks: Stash 3-6 months’ cash—$50 a paycheck starts it. Cut subscriptions, cook at home—survive the storm. Investors: Buy dips—stocks like Nucor (NUE) thrive in chaos. Shift to bonds or gold (GLD) if stocks tank. X’s buzzing: “Cash is king now!” Want more? Snag “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanley on Amazon—real talk on thriving when others fold. Our “Recession-Proof Plays 2025” report drops soon—stay sharp!
Top 10 States Booming with Jobs (2025)
National Business Capital’s latest ranks these states hot:
- Texas – Tech, energy—Dallas is gold!
- Florida – Tourism, real estate—Miami’s unstoppable.
- Georgia – Logistics, film—Atlanta’s hiring!
- North Carolina – Biotech, banking—Raleigh’s rising.
- Utah – Tech, outdoors—Salt Lake’s buzzing.
- Tennessee – Manufacturing, music—Nashville’s hot.
- Colorado – Aerospace, green—Denver’s thriving.
- Arizona – Semiconductors, sun—Phoenix is on fire.
- Nevada – Gaming, logistics—Vegas never sleeps.
- Idaho – Ag, tech—Boise’s the sleeper hit!
Invest smart, work smarter,
The GLHR Investing Team
