15 fast-growing, high-paying jobs where you only need an associates degree

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15. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn a median wage of $71,670 per year.

15. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn a median wage of $71,670 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 2,700

Training required: None

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14. Nuclear medicine technologists earn a median wage of $76,820 per year.

14. Nuclear medicine technologists earn a median wage of $76,820 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 1,200

Training required: None

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13. Diagnostic medical sonographers earn a median wage of $72,510 per year.

13. Diagnostic medical sonographers earn a median wage of $72,510 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 5,800

Training required: None

12. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers earn a median wage of $76,330 per year.

12. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers earn a median wage of $76,330 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 4,800

Training required: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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11. Web developers earn a median wage of $69,430 per year.

11. Web developers earn a median wage of $69,430 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 15,100

Training required: None

10. Nuclear technicians earn a median wage of $79,140 per year.

10. Nuclear technicians earn a median wage of $79,140 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 900

Training required: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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9. Funeral service managers earn a median wage of $79,180 per year.

9. Funeral service managers earn a median wage of $79,180 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 1,900

Training required: None

8. Electrical and electronic repairers earn a median wage of $80,200 per year.

8. Electrical and electronic repairers earn a median wage of $80,200 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 2,100

Training required: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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7. Radiation therapists earn a median wage of $82,330 per year.

7. Radiation therapists earn a median wage of $82,330 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 1,100

Training required: None

6. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn a median wage of $46,240 per year.

6. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn a median wage of $46,240 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 66,300

Training required: None

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5. Dental hygienists earn a median wage of $74,820 per year.

5. Dental hygienists earn a median wage of $74,820 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 17,900

Training required: None

4. Medical assistants earn a median wage of $33,610 per year.

4. Medical assistants earn a median wage of $33,610 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 99,700

Training required: None

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3. Nursing assistants earn a median wage of $28,540 per year.

3. Nursing assistants earn a median wage of $28,540 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 190,700

Training required: None

2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn a median wage of $43,680 per year.

2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn a median wage of $43,680 per year.

Education required: Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 238,400

Training required: Short-term on-the-job training

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1. Air traffic controllers earn a median wage of $124,540 per year.

1. Air traffic controllers earn a median wage of $124,540 per year.

Education required: Associate's degree

Projected average annual job openings between 2018 and 2028: 2,300

Training required: Long-term on-the-job training