Are there good-paying jobs that don't require a high school diploma?

I'm wondering about my job prospects if I didn't finish high school. Are there any well-paying jobs out there that don't require a high school diploma, or should I focus on completing my education?

Though education is a key determinant of job opportunities and potentially higher wages, there are indeed jobs that don't require a high school diploma and still pay reasonably well. These jobs often require on-the-job training, certification programs, or apprenticeships instead. Examples include:

1. Commercial Driver: Truck drivers, especially long-haul truck drivers, can earn a decent income and don't require a high school diploma. However, you need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).

2. Construction Laborer: This job involves helping with different types of construction projects and gradually building job-specific skills that can lead to higher paying roles.

3. Home Health Aide: As a home health aide, you help people who are elderly, ill, or disabled with their everyday tasks. Some states require certification, but this generally doesn't require a high school diploma.

4. Retail Sales: Working in retail allows you to gradually move up in positions, with the potential to become a store manager, for example, earning a higher income.

5. Custodian or Janitorial Work: These jobs generally do not require a high school diploma, but offer steady work.

It is important to consider that while these jobs don't require a high school diploma, employers often give preference to applicants who have completed high school. If you can balance your job and studies, gaining your high school diploma will only increase your job prospects and potentially your income.