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Fastest Growing Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree

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15. Derrick operators, oil and gas
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): 29.7%
> Median annual wage: $47,230 — #116 highest out of 350 jobs
> Total employment: 9,000– #311 highest out of 350 jobs

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14. Shampooers
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): 29.8%
> Median annual wage: $24,440 — #350 highest out of 350 jobs
> Total employment: 10,800– #305 highest out of 350 jobs

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13. Flight attendants
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): 30.4%
> Median annual wage: $61,640 — #34 highest out of 350 jobs
> Total employment: 102,500– #144 highest out of 350 jobs

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12. Choreographers
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): 32.1%
> Median annual wage: $42,700 — #165 highest out of 350 jobs
> Total employment: 4,600– #333 highest out of 350 jobs

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11. Massage therapists
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): 32.2%
> Median annual wage: $46,910 — #124 highest out of 350 jobs
> Total employment: 144,600– #114 highest out of 350 jobs

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