#2 Criminal Investigator

Criminal investigators make a median annual wage of $79,970. They are responsible for examining and collecting evidence for criminal cases through various means, including conducting interviews, following suspects, and participating in various raid operations. There are different fields you can specialize in such as fraud or homicide, and your main goal is to work until an arrest is made or a trial is completed. To become a criminal investigator, you need at least a high school diploma, but a college degree will make you significantly more competitive in the job market.

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#3 Elevator Technician

Elevator technicians make a median annual wage of $79,480. It may not seem like it, but this industry is rapidly growing, with a 12-percent increase expected over the next seven years. As an elevator technician, you would install, fix and maintain elevators (and escalators) in all sorts of buildings, from office spaces to airports. While you don't need a bachelor's degree to become one, you still need some form of specialized training. You'd start with a four-year apprenticeship, which requires a high school diploma for admission.

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#4 Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic controllers make a median annual wage of $124,540. Because they have very critical responsibilities that impact the safety of hundreds of passengers each day, there's a lot of training that goes into becoming one. Most start by obtaining an associate's degree through an FAA-approved Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative, or AT-CTI program. They must also hold an Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate, pass a physical exam each year and undergo a job performance review twice per year.

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#5 Funeral Manager

Funeral managers make a median annual wage of $78,040. It's a bit of a gloomier job, but it is highly rewarding. Funeral managers are responsible for handling the basic tasks of a business, including staffing, marketing, and revenue growth, but they also have to offer specialized services to clients, including counsel for the families, preparing legal documents, and organizing the logistics involving the deceased. Funeral managers need an associate's degree in mortuary science. Internship experience is also helpful.

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