With a gross domestic product of $3 trillion (2018), and a fantastic GDP growth rate of 3% (2017), California is one of the largest and most powerful economies in the world, certainly the biggest in the US.

Sure, you can say that it is partly thanks to two major industries the state is home to - Hollywood and Silicon Valley. However, as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California also offers some spectacular jobs to people with high school diplomas or an associate's degree. In light of this, here are the top 10 jobs that you can land at a decent salary.

The 10 decent-paying jobs you can land in California

1. Working as a boilermaker

If you have a knack for mechanical repair or complex plumbing installation and repair jobs, becoming a boilermaker can potentially help you earn $56,560 per annum.

The job will also encompass the installation and repair of boilers and water heating systems, both residential and commercial. In addition, you will also learn to enhance your job description as an apprentice.

2. Truck driving

Home everyday truck driving jobs in California is another lucrative career opportunity, especially for people who just attained their associated degree. Even college-going students in California can land this job and make $23.48 per hour.

It is a misconception that truck drivers are always required to stay away from home for long periods of time on the job. On the contrary, you can find a lot of employers that only require truck drivers for night shifts. And that means you are just going to have to drive the truck for a couple of hours before returning home.

However, keep in mind that to land this job, you will need a valid driver's license and will have to undergo training.

3. Transportation inspectors

This job primarily entails safety checking and inspections of various vehicle equipment and components to ensure they optimally perform. This mainly includes heavy vehicles such as 18-wheeler transportation Lorries and trucks. If you have a high school diploma, you can start making $63,680 every year.

4. Engineering and electronics specialist/ technician

This is a pretty lucrative field for people who like to deconstruct and repair.

As an electrical or engineering technician, you will have the pleasure of repairing, maintaining, and designing various components for electrical circuitry, mechanical components, machinery, etc. All you require is an associated degree, and you could earn a median salary of $57,850 per year.

5. Gaming manager

If you have seen the movie Casino starring Robert De Niro, you already know the amount of stress and anxiety it goes into managing a big casino. If you are interested in forming a career in this industry and have the knack for management, becoming a gaming manager could help you earn $65,220 per annum. Better yet, you just need a high school diploma to apply for the job.

6. Radiation therapists

If you want to make a career in healthcare, but you don't want to invest your entire life or a hefty amount of money and your precious time into becoming a certified doctor, you could opt for becoming a radiation therapist.

This is also an interesting career path for people looking to get into the medical industry. Your responsibility will be to maintain and check equipment, observe patients who received radiation therapy, and document all sessions. You can earn $77,560 per annum.

7. Web development

If you like developing websites and website coding and have some experience building an incredible website for different industries and businesses, you could earn a median salary of $62,500. What is even more incredible is the fact that the positions for experienced and professional web developers are set to increase to up to 50,700 throughout the US through 2022.

8. Non-retail store first-line sales manager

Sure, the job does sound a bit too technical or complicated, but it is just a fancy way of describing the job description of middle-management professionals in a large company's sales force team.

You will be responsible for tracking and managing day-to-day workforce activity, monitor sales goals, and track company revenue. This is a decent paying job, and you could earn $70,060 per annum. However, to apply, you will require a high school diploma or an associate's degree. The job also does not require the candidate to have any prior training.

9. Commercial pilots

It is a truism that there isn't much glamour in becoming a commercial pilot as it was a couple of decades ago. However, when you talk about a decent paying job, working as a commercial pilot for a medium to a big organization, flying fancy jets or helicopters, is amazing. You could earn up to $73,000 per annum. But you are going to need a high school diploma.

10. Computer technician and network support professional

It literally pays to be a competent person - and if you love coding and if it has become your second nature, you stand a very good chance at earning a median salary of $59,090 per annum. The job encompasses problem-solving and complex maintenance of computer network systems.

Bottom line

These are some of the best jobs you can opt for if you are a college student, someone who has just attained his/her high school diploma or for people looking to enhance their skills.

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