5 Blue Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $100,000

If you didn’t go the typical route of obtaining a four-year college degree, you can still enjoy a comfortable salary. A white-collar job isn’t your only choice if you want to make a decent living. There are plenty of blue-collar jobs that pay quite well.

If you’re looking for a new career, you may want to look into taking on a gig that requires you to get your hands dirty. Jeremy Anderberg, contributor to The Art of Manliness, said there are many opportunities available because there’s a lack of skilled workers to do these jobs. “Welders, plumbers, electricians, machinists — they’re in higher demand now, and have greater benefits, than they ever have. While our nation endures record unemployment for young people, there are literally thousands upon thousands of trades jobs available (very good jobs, mind you) that go untaken because there aren’t skilled laborers to take them,” said Anderberg. Here are five non-traditional jobs where you could eventually earn $100,000 annually.

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