The 25 Best Jobs Requiring Long-Term On-the-Job Training
The best jobs that require long-term on-the-job training. Excerpt taken from 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree, Second Edition, (JIST Works, © 2006).
| # | Job | Annual Earnings | Percent Growth | Annual Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Highway Patrol Pilots | $45,210 | 24.7% | 67,000 |
| 2. | Police Patrol Officers | $45,210 | 24.7% | 67,000 |
| 3. | Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs | $45,210 | 24.7% | 67,000 |
| 4. | Electricians | $42,300 | 23.4% | 65,000 |
| 5. | Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics | $36,260 | 31.8% | 35,000 |
| 6. | Refrigeration Mechanics | $36,260 | 31.8% | 35,000 |
| 7. | Pipe Fitters | $41,290 | 18.7% | 56,000 |
| 8. | Plumbers | $41,290 | 18.7% | 56,000 |
| 9. | Talent Directors | $52,840 | 18.3% | 10,000 |
| 10. | Technical Directors/Managers | $52,840 | 18.3% | 10,000 |
| 11. | Forest Fire Fighters | $38,330 | 20.7% | 29,000 |
| 12. | Municipal Fire Fighters | $38,330 | 20.7% | 29,000 |
| 13. | Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance | $44,220 | 14.2% | 31,000 |
| 14. | Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $44,220 | 14.2% | 31,000 |
| 15. | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $31,400 | 26.1% | 24,000 |
| 16. | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $48,310 | 19.2% | 3,000 |
| 17. | Flight Attendants | $43,440 | 15.9% | 23,000 |
| 18. | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $40,330 | 18.8% | 13,000 |
| 19. | Elevator Installers and Repairers | $58,710 | 17.1% | 3,000 |
| 20. | Welder-Fitters | $30,620 | 17.0% | 71,000 |
| 21. | Welders and Cutters | $30,620 | 17.0% | 71,000 |
| 22. | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $47,390 | 9.8% | 20,000 |
| 23. | Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | $47,390 | 9.8% | 20,000 |
| 24. | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | $47,390 | 9.8% | 20,000 |
| 25. | Licensing Examiners and Inspectors | $47,390 | 9.8% | 20,000 |
