Salary Transparent Street is coming to Austin and Chicago this month!

Join us at the Capital One Café for a free community gathering, and to learn how we monetize our content, which social platforms pay us the most (and least), and the best practices that have helped us earn over $1M on social media.

We’ll have free swag, handcrafted beverages, and the opportunity for an interview, or to simply meet us and network! Save your spot by signing up below:

• Austin, TX: Tuesday, February 17th, 6-8 PM CT

• Chicago, IL: Wednesday, February 18th, 6-8 PM CT

And in this week’s newsletter, we’re breaking down the top skills that can boost your career (and bank account). Let’s dive in!

Lead Facilities Assistant, Seattle Seahawks: $30-$33/hr (Renton, WA)

Aircraft Painter, Boeing: $22.52/hr (Wichita, KS)

Sr. Marketing Specialist (Comcast): $78K-$117K/yr (Multiple locations)

Data Engineer, Netflix: $380K-$610K/yr (Remote)

Account Executive, Notion: $150K-$180K/yr (New York, NY)

10 High-Income Skills to Learn Without a Degree

If your paycheck isn’t stretching as far as it used to, you’re not alone! With rising costs and stagnant wages, leveling up your earning potential is more crucial than ever.

The key? 🗝️ High-income skills.

We went through our salary database, job projections from the BLS and the Future of Jobs Report (2025) to uncover the most in-demand, high-paying skills. Here are the results 👇

1. Digital Marketing

• Median salary: $156,580/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 6% growth

• Potential job titles: Digital Marketing Manager, SEO Specialist, Content Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Email Marketing Specialist

• Learn it: Get this free digital marketing certificate from Hubspot Academy

2. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Median salary: $145,080/year

• Job outlook (2023-2027): 80% growth

• Potential job titles: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Research Scientist (AI/ML), AI Prompt Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer

• Learn it: Explore AI courses from Amazon Web Services, IBM, and Google

3. Programming & Coding

• Median salary: $130,160/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 17% growth

• Potential job titles: Software Engineer, Web Developer, Application Developer, DevOps Engineer, Full-Stack Developer

• Learn it: Take free coding courses on Codecademy (or this free coding class for women from SheCodes)

4. Cloud Computing

• Median salary: $129,840/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 15% growth

• Potential job titles: Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer, Cloud Developer, Cloud Systems Administrator or Engineer

• Learn it: Introduction to Cloud Computing

5. Cybersecurity

• Median salary: $120,360/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 32% growth

• Potential job titles: Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response Specialist, Ethical Hacker

• Learn it: Foundations of Cybersecurity

6. Sales

• Median salary: $116,950/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 7% growth

• Potential job titles: Sales Representative, Sales Associate, Account Manager

• Learn it: How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

7. Data Science and Analysis

• Median salary: $108,020/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 35% growth

• Potential job titles: Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Architect, Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, Data Modeler

• Learn it: Introduction to Data Science

8. Financial Services

• Median salary: $99,890/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 13% growth

• Potential job titles: Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Investment Banker, Financial Planner, Risk Manager, Accountant, Portfolio Manager

• Learn it: Financial Markets

9. Project Management

• Median salary: $98,580/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 6% growth

• Potential job titles: Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Program Manager, Project Director, Scrum Master, Project Management Officer (PMO)

• Learn it: Foundations of Project Management

10. UI/UX Design

• Median salary: $92,750/year

• Job outlook (2022-2032): 16% growth

• Potential job titles: User Interface (UI) Designer, User Experience (UX) Designer, UI/UX Engineer, Web Designer, Product Designer, User Researcher

• Learn it: Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Read our full article to learn more about each skill! 

Want to learn a trade? 💸 Take this free quiz to find your best fit

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See you next week for more career tips, money moves, and transparent advice! 💚