High Paying Montana Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree

For years, there has been the misconception that to make a good living here in Montana, you have to have a college degree

While education is always a good investment, the truth is that there are many jobs out there that not only pay well but don't require you to go into debt to obtain them. For some folks, college might not be in the cards. We've seen a shift over the last several years of folks who learn a trade doing rather well for themselves financially.

For those not wanting to spend a few years with online classes or spending the majority of their days in a classroom, there are a few occupations that you can pursue right here in Big Sky Country.

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Before we reveal the highest-paying occupations that don't require a 4-year degree, let's look at the most dangerous jobs in Montana.

Jobs that pay well in Montana and don't require a 4 year college degree

According to Glassdoor, the following 5 jobs pay top dollar in Montana and across the country:

• Commercial Pilot. With under 40 percent of the openings requiring a college degree, the average salary for a commercial pilot across the country is just over 175 thousand per year.
• Dental Hygienist. According to the data, around 12 percent of the current openings require a college degree. The average salary for a dental hygienist across the United States is just under 170 thousand.
• Medical Sonographers. Around 25 percent of the current openings require a degree and the average salary across the country is 146 thousand per year.
• Radiation Therapist. 30 percent of the openings are asking for a college degree and the position pays 125 thousand a year.
• Massage Therapist. Only 6 percent of the current openings are looking for folks with a degree and the data suggests that the average salary across the country is 119 thousand annually.

Of course, there are several more careers available that allow Montanans to have a comfortable living without spending years in school. So, for those who are looking to