This is the Richest Small Town in Pennsylvania
When someone mentions that wealthiest areas in America and Pennsylvania, what cities come to mind? Often times, people think of huge meccas, like New York City or Los Angeles and their rich suburbs. But, there are some wealthy locations that are in small town USA. After all, some people prefer a slower, quieter kind of lifestyle, and you’ll find that in the charming small towns across America. So, what’s the richest small town in Pennsylvania?
Finding the richest small towns in America
GOBankingRates (via Yahoo.com) has put together a study of U.S. Census Bureau income data in locations in every state, looking at 500 to 15,000 households to determine the richest small towns in America. Then, they ranked them from lowest to highest income. Note that the study didn’t include Alaska, due to “a lack of sufficient data.” They listed the small towns that made the cut, as well as the median income in those towns.
What’s interesting is that the median income in these small towns varies a lot per state. For example, in New York state, the richest small town is Flower Hill with a median income of $246,533. But, in West Virginia, the richest small town is Cassville with a median income of $105,440. If you’re wondering, the small town with the highest median income in America is Orinda, California, with a median income of $248,984, and the small town with the lowest “high” median income is Shelburne, Vermont, at $96,976.
So, let’s get to the richest small town in Pennsylvania. It’s the lovely Berkeley Lake is a median income of $138,182. Are you surprised? Looking through this list, I haven’t heard of most of these small towns. That would actually make for a great road trip, to visit the closest of these towns and see why they attract such wealthy Americans. Find the full list via Yahoo.com here.
Jobs That Pay Over $100K Without a Degree
Technology Sales Manager
Careerkarma.com has Technology Sales Manager listed as the job without a college degree that makes the most money. Average salary is $161,920. Sound good, right? Minimum job requirements are, “Experience as a sales representative and a high-school diploma.”
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Computer and Information Systems Manager
Another high-paying job without a degree, according to Careerkarma.com, is a Computer and Information Systems Manager. They make an average of $159,010 a year. You need computer science knowledge and 5 to 10 years of management experience, they state.
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Fire chief
Here’s an interesting one. A fire chief is on Indeed’s list of high-paying jobs without a degree. They state, “Fire chiefs are responsible for overseeing and managing fire departments, which involves supervising personnel, developing budgets and planning emergency responses.” National average salary is $105,287 per year.
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Product Manager
Another job on Indeed list of high-paying jobs without a degree is Product Manager. So, what is that? “They may develop and implement the large and small business strategies that fuel the product development process and manage the launch of the product’s features,” they explain.
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Professional Sports Referee
This is a really interesting one: Professional Sports Referee. The top salary per year is $210,000. But, they can make as little as $21,000 per year, too, as that’s the average salary. So, you have to get a bigger gig to make more than 100K for this job. This is according to Resumeviking.com. They state, “No academic background is necessary, apart from obtaining a referee certification in the sport you want to referee. The stakes are high, but so is the return if you have the nerves for putting it all out there with no guarantees of ever gaining enough recognition to join in on this multi-billion-dollar industry!”
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Senior Real Estate Manager
The national salary for a Senior Real Estate Manager is $133,076 per year,” according to Indeed. They state, “Senior real estate managers oversee the daily operations of a property like an apartment complex or commercial building. They typically manage maintenance teams, ensure tenants pay rent on time and fill vacancies.” They suggest to “gain experience in entry-level positions and work your way up to this job.”
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Court Reporter/Typist
A Court Reporter makes an average salary of $103,270, according to Careerkarma.com. The job is to take notes on legal proceedings in court. “To land a court reporter job with no degree, you’ll need to take the exam for Registered Professional Reporter certification,” they note. “This requires good listening skills, the ability to type quickly, and some knowledge of common legal terms.”
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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant is No. 1 on US News and World Report’s list of the highest-paying jobs without a degree. “Executive assistants support high-level executives in public offices and private companies,” they state. “They may manage the executive’s schedule, make travel arrangements, prioritize the executive’s emails, and sometimes act as a receptionist or gatekeeper, serving as the liaison between the executive and anyone who wishes to meet with them.”
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