Ivin Thomas at Finance Buzz reports four-year degrees aren't the only path to six-figure potential. Trade jobs are surging in demand across the U.S., offering paychecks that rival those of conventional White-Collar careers. Employers are scrambling to fill positions in fields such as electrical work, construction management and aviation because there are too few trained Workers entering these industries. Many of these careers only require a Trade School education, an Associates’ Degree, certification or hands-on training - yet the median salaries easily exceed $70,000. If you’re looking, here are some of those jobs that are worth your attention (Editor's note: Salary information has been sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics): Construction and Building Inspector - median annual salary: $72,120; Respiratory Therapist - median annual salary: $80,450; Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator - median annual salary: $75,190; Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician - median annual salary: $79,140; and Construction Manager - median annual salary: $106,980.

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