Blue-collar jobs are in. Here are 10 high-paying fields that don't require a college degree.
Blue-collar jobs are in.
Two in five Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.
Vocational and trade programs are booming, federal data shows.
One reason is a perception that blue-collar jobs pay well, and that college costs are becoming prohibitive.
Against that backdrop, the career site Resume Genius has unveiled a new list of the 10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs.
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