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Table of Occupations by earnings and training requirements Median annual Education, Occupation earnings, training category 1998 Air traffic controllers $64,880 Long-term on-the-job training Elevator installers & repairers 47,860 Long-term on-the-job training Dental hygienists 45,890 Associate degree Electrical powerline installers 42,600 Long-term on-the-job training Registered nurses 40,690 Associate degree Aircraft mechanics 38,060 Post-secondary vocational training Computer support specialists 37,120 Associate degree Electrical & electronic tech. 35,970 Associate degree Operating engineers 35,260 Moderate on-the-job training Postal mail carriers 34,840 Short-term on-the-job training

Speaker Notes:

Some jobs with above average earnings do not require a bachelor’s degree, but most require substantial training. Short-term on-the-job training (OJT): Workers develop the skills needed after a short demonstration or up to 1 month of on-the-job experience or instruction.
Moderate-term on-the-job training: Workers develop the skills needed after 1 to 12 months of combined on-the-job experience and informal training.
Long-term on-the-job training: Jobs require more than 12 months of on-the-job training or combined work experience and classroom instruction.
Postsecondary vocational training: Jobs require completion of vocational school training and may require passing an examination after completing the training.
Associate degree: Completion of the degree program requires at least 2 years of full-time academic work.

DID YOU KNOW?
The median earnings for all workers were $23,545 in 1998.