CareerFAQs posted an interesting article early this month outlining the jobs where you can make a lot of money (a solid six-figure salary or more) and do not need a university degree to secure them.

The top 10 highest paying jobs in Australia where you would be earning salaries well above the average national income of $56.3k include:

1. Air transport professionals
Potential salary range: $36k-$120k

2. Structural steel construction worker
Potential salary range: $48k-$110k
Useful courses: Certificate IV in Building and Construction

3. Crane, hoist and lift operators
Potential salary range: $42k-$140k

4. Mining professionals
Potential salary range: $56k-$419k
While the engineering and geology related positions will require a degree, there are a range of jobs that simply demand experience and practicals skills gained on the job.

5. OH&S professionals
Potential salary range: $67k-$180k
Useful courses: Certificate III in Work Health and Safety

6. Gas, petroleum and oil power plant operators
Potential salary range: $52k-$125k

7. ICT professionals
Potential salary range: $45k-$140k
Useful courses: Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Project Management)

8. Managers
Potential salary range: $49k-$120k
Useful courses: Diploma of Business

9. Entrepreneurs
Potential salary range: $0-$3.4 billion
Useful courses: Certificate IV in Business

10. Superstars
Potential salary range: $0-infinite
If you have the courage, talent and drive, a dream job such as an elite athlete, billionaire author or multi-award winning entertainer could have you raking in the dollars.

Source: http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/

Cheers,

Annie Cerone