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22 Jobs Paying Over $100K Without a Degree in Oregon (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

There are 22 occupations in Oregon where the median salary exceeds $100,000 per year — and none of them typically require a bachelor's degree. The highest-paying is Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers at $138,600/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

22
$100K+ Jobs, No Degree
$138,600
#1: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
$116,412
Avg Median of Listed Jobs
72,650
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
10 jobs
Top: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers — $138,600
Associate's Degree
7 jobs
Top: Radiation Therapists — $131,600
Post-Secondary Certificate
5 jobs
Top: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — $131,050

All 22 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 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers HS Diploma $138,600 230
2 Power Distributors and Dispatchers HS Diploma $137,490 340
3 Radiation Therapists Associate's $131,600 160
4 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers HS Diploma $131,090 1,640
5 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Certificate $131,050 170
6 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives HS Diploma $122,130 1,470
7 Nuclear Medicine Technologists Associate's $122,100 180
8 Dental Hygienists Associate's $122,080 3,600
9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Associate's $121,920 510
10 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Associate's $120,220 1,210
11 Insulation Workers, Mechanical HS Diploma $119,480 170
12 Fire Inspectors and Investigators Certificate $115,080 N/A
13 Administrative Services Managers HS Diploma $113,250 2,620
14 Power Plant Operators HS Diploma $109,830 250
15 Gas Plant Operators HS Diploma $109,760 70
16 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Certificate $104,410 160
17 General and Operations Managers HS Diploma $103,490 36,190
18 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Certificate $103,070 7,890
19 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Associate's $102,290 2,700
20 Electricians Certificate $101,310 10,590
21 Respiratory Therapists Associate's $100,560 1,340
22 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers HS Diploma $100,260 1,160

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

Healthcare Practitioners
7 qualifying jobs
Top: Radiation Therapists — $131,600
Construction
4 qualifying jobs
Top: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers — $138,600
Production
3 qualifying jobs
Top: Power Distributors and Dispatchers — $137,490
Installation & Maintenance
3 qualifying jobs
Top: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — $131,090
Protective Service
3 qualifying jobs
Top: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — $122,130
Management
2 qualifying jobs
Top: Administrative Services Managers — $113,250

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K without a degree in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data combined with O*NET education requirements, there are 22 occupations in Oregon 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupation in Oregon that doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree is Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, with a median annual salary of $138,600. 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 Oregon?
Among the 22 qualifying occupations in OR, the average median salary is $116,412/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 Hawaii (23) $100K+ No Degree in Maryland (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 Oregon

All $100K+ Jobs in Oregon · All Oregon Jobs

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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