Many high-paying jobs require no experience. Sometimes, you don’t even need a college degree, or you can learn on the job through an apprenticeship while you get paid.
From a union electrician making $80,000 a year to a certified nurse midwife making $130,000, here are some of the highest paying jobs with no prior experience required.
Once you graduate, you become a journeyman electrician. The rates vary throughout the country, but in a robust unionized area with reasonable rates, you can make up to $100,000 or more (if overtime is available).
Sales representatives can make a good living with little to no experience. According to Indeed, the average entry-level sales rep makes $68,500 per year.
Entry-level insurance adjusters’ average salary starts at around $43,000 a year. But with experience, your salary can double to approximately $80,000 a year.
Pre-COVID, the average salary was around $46,500 and is in line with data published by the Bureau of Labor Stastistics. However, at the top end, some agents are reportedly earning anywhere between $250k and $500k!