Job hunting? You may want to consider these careers with fast job growth, above-average wages and at least 100 annual job openings.
No bachelor’s degree? No problem. These positions do not require one.
Healthcare dominates, with registered nurses having the highest salary and annual openings.
Here are the fastest growing, most in-demand jobs in Georgia that do not require a bachelor’s degree:
• Dental hygienist
Education required: associate degree
2013 annual wage: $67,600
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 370
• Paralegal / legal assistant
Education required: associate degree
2013 annual wage: $51,200
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 380
• Radiologic technologist
Education required: associate degree
2013 annual wage: $50, 400
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 200
• Registered nurse
Education required: associate degree
2013 annual wage: $61,600
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 2,300
• Web developer
Education required: associate degree
2013 annual wage: $73,000
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 140
• Telecommunications equipment installer, repairers
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $52,500
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 330
• Supervisor of construction trades, extraction worker
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $57,300
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 490
• Supervisor of office, administrative support worker
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $52,300
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 1,780
• Property, real estate, community association manager
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $69,000
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 350
• Real estate sales agents
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $52,900
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 460
• Sales representative, wholesale and manufacturing tech
Education required: Some college, no degree
2013 annual wage: $61,300
2012 – 2022 annual openings: 2,200
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