10 Well Paying Jobs That Don’t Require A College Degree

5) Auto Mechanic                                                                                     (5 of 10)

5) Auto Mechanic                                                                                      (5 of 10)

Do you work well with your hands and enjoy fixing things? A career as an auto mechanic might be right up your alley, and you can become a certified mechanic in as little as 6 months. Most programs take 1 to 2 years, but some accelerated mechanic programs make it possible for students to finish much faster.

The average mechanic earns $16.81 per hour, but some mechanics earn more than $60,000 per year.