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23 Jobs Paying Over $100K Without a Degree in Hawaii (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

There are 23 occupations in Hawaii where the median salary exceeds $100,000 per year — and none of them typically require a bachelor's degree. The highest-paying is Air Traffic Controllers at $158,700/year (typical entry: High School Diploma or Equivalent). Based on 2025 BLS salary data combined with O*NET education requirements.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 + O*NET 28.3

23
$100K+ Jobs, No Degree
$158,700
#1: Air Traffic Controllers
$118,421
Avg Median of Listed Jobs
24,800
Workers in These Roles

Education Breakdown

These high-paying jobs span different education levels — from no formal education to associate's degrees and trade certifications.

High School Diploma or Equivalent
7 jobs
Top: Air Traffic Controllers — $158,700
Associate's Degree
6 jobs
Top: Nuclear Medicine Technologists — $125,650
Post-Secondary Certificate
5 jobs
Top: Ship Engineers — $131,640
Less than a High School Diploma
5 jobs
Top: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — $115,860

All 23 Jobs Paying $100K+ Without a Bachelor's Degree

Ranked by median annual salary. Education level from O*NET (typical entry-level requirement). Click any job for the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Education Median Salary Workers
1 Air Traffic Controllers HS Diploma $158,700 210
2 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives HS Diploma $140,590 700
3 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers HS Diploma $134,340 600
4 Ship Engineers Certificate $131,640 70
5 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Certificate $127,330 70
6 Nuclear Medicine Technologists Associate's $125,650 30
7 Radiation Therapists Associate's $125,520 N/A
8 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Associate's $124,430 210
9 Crane and Tower Operators Certificate $124,260 190
10 Power Plant Operators HS Diploma $121,700 290
11 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Associate's $119,370 140
12 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators No Formal $115,860 2,380
13 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Associate's $111,730 140
14 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators No Formal $111,360 N/A
15 Administrative Services Managers HS Diploma $110,840 1,560
16 Transportation Inspectors HS Diploma $108,270 150
17 General and Operations Managers HS Diploma $108,180 13,380
18 Hoist and Winch Operators No Formal $107,100 120
19 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers No Formal $104,830 800
20 Plasterers and Stucco Masons No Formal $104,260 110
21 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Certificate $103,400 70
22 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Certificate $102,630 2,890
23 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Associate's $101,700 690

Top Career Fields (No Degree, $100K+)

Healthcare Practitioners
6 qualifying jobs
Top: Nuclear Medicine Technologists — $125,650
Transportation
5 qualifying jobs
Top: Air Traffic Controllers — $158,700
Construction
5 qualifying jobs
Top: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — $115,860
Installation & Maintenance
2 qualifying jobs
Top: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — $134,340
Production
2 qualifying jobs
Top: Power Plant Operators — $121,700
Management
2 qualifying jobs
Top: Administrative Services Managers — $110,840
Protective Service
1 qualifying job
Top: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — $140,590

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K without a degree in Hawaii?
According to 2025 BLS data combined with O*NET education requirements, there are 23 occupations in Hawaii where the median salary exceeds $100,000/year and the typical entry-level education is below a bachelor's degree.
What is the highest-paying job without a degree in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupation in Hawaii that doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree is Air Traffic Controllers, with a median annual salary of $158,700. Entry typically requires: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
What education do you need for a $100K job without a college degree?
The jobs on this list typically require one of: a high school diploma, a post-secondary certificate or trade certification, some college courses, or an associate's degree. Many of these roles value on-the-job training, apprenticeships, or industry certifications over formal degrees.
What's the average salary for $100K+ no-degree jobs in Hawaii?
Among the 23 qualifying occupations in HI, the average median salary is $118,421/year. These jobs range from just over $100,000 to well above $200,000 in some fields like management and skilled trades.
How do I get a $100K job without a bachelor's degree?
Focus on high-demand fields like skilled trades (elevator installers, power plant operators), transportation (airline pilots, air traffic controllers), sales management, or tech roles that accept certifications. Build relevant experience through apprenticeships, on-the-job training, or industry certifications. Many employers value demonstrated skills and experience over formal education.

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$100K+ Jobs Without a Degree in Other States

$100K+ No Degree in Washington (42) $100K+ No Degree in New Jersey (38) $100K+ No Degree in California (37) $100K+ No Degree in New York (36) $100K+ No Degree in Massachusetts (31) $100K+ No Degree in Illinois (29) $100K+ No Degree in District of Columbia (24) $100K+ No Degree in Maryland (22) $100K+ No Degree in Oregon (22) $100K+ No Degree in Connecticut (18) $100K+ No Degree in Alaska (17) $100K+ No Degree in Texas (17) $100K+ No Degree in Colorado (16) $100K+ No Degree in Nevada (15) $100K+ No Degree in Rhode Island (15) $100K+ No Degree in Minnesota (14)

What's the actual take-home? These $100K+ salaries are before taxes.

More Salary Data for Hawaii

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Data Source & Methodology

This page combines two authoritative data sources: salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, and education requirements from the O*NET 28.3 database maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor. Jobs are filtered to those where the typical education requirement is below a bachelor's degree (including high school diploma, post-secondary certificate, associate's degree, or some college courses) and the state-level median salary exceeds $100,000/year.

See our Methodology and Data Sources pages for details.

Sources: BLS OEWS · O*NET OnLine

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