Lawton, OK’s Highest Paying Jobs that Don’t Require a Degree
For decades, the best advice for young people has been "Go to college, get a degree," but the tide is slowly turning on that advice.
Historically, college hasn't always been an option for a decent chunk of the population. Only about 20% of Gen-X completed college as opposed to Millennials (67%) and Gen Z (65%). While that has proved to be wonderful news in theory, it has caused an upset across the job market.
It's basic supply and demand. We're at a point in time where we have way too many college graduates competing for fewer positions across the board. As a result, college graduates today earn less than graduates did on average in 1990.
As a result, we're about to enter a renaissance of the trades. As older blue-collar workers retire, there's a lack of people to replace them. Along those same supply and demand stats, trade workers are earning more than ever.
If you're looking to make a career move, here's a great place to start. Lawton's highest-paying jobs that don't require a college degree.
OPPORTUNITIES: These Are the Highest-Paying Jobs in Lawton That Don’t Require a College Degree
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