2. Commercial Pilot Highest Paying Job
Median Annual Salary: $74,030
Education Level Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Yes, you read that right—you’ve got a shot at flying a plane with only a high school diploma under your belt! However, being a commercial pilot will require aviation school and a lot of on-the-job training where they will teach you everything about flying, navigating planes and helicopters, as well as firefighting and emergency rescue operations.