Highest-Paying Jobs Without a Degree 2026: How 5.7 Million US Workers Earn $100K+ Without a Bachelor's

5.7 million US workers without a bachelor's degree already earn $100K+ annually. Elevator installer median $106,580 (top 10% $149,250). Aircraft mechanic $78,680 (top 10% $120,080). Wind turbine technician 50% projected growth — fastest job in the entire US. Real BLS May 2024 data, the 10 highest-paying trades ranked, ROI math per role, and the 5-step roadmap.