These are in $US btw..

1.       Automotive service technicians
What they do: Also called mechanics, automotive service technicians inspect, maintain and repair automobiles and light trucks using traditional equipment and computerized tools
What they need:* Postsecondary vocational award; certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is highly regarded

What they earn:** $37,662

2.       Accounting clerks
What they do: Also known as accounts payable clerks or accounts receivable clerks, duties may include posting details of transactions, computing interest charges, making sure loans and accounts are up-to-date, and ensuring account accuracy
What they need:* A high school diploma and some accounting coursework or relevant work experience
What they earn:** $29,991

3.       Carpenters

What they do: From highways and bridges to kitchen cabinets, carpenters construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials
What they need:* About three to four years of both on-the-job training and classroom instruction

What they earn:** $36,889

4.       Customer service representatives
What they do: Serve as the direct point of contact for customers of all types of businesses by answering questions and concerns, providing information and addressing complaints
What they need:* Moderate-term on-the-job training

What they earn:** $31,685

5.       Dental assistants

What they do: Not to be confused with dental hygienists, dental assistants work closely with dentists and perform a variety of duties including instrument sterilization, obtaining records and preparing patients for treatment
What they need:* Many skills are learned on the job, but there are also dental-assisting programs, which often take one year or less to complete

What they earn:** $32,246

6.       Electricians
What they do: Install and maintain wiring, fuses, circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards and electrical machines in homes and businesses
What they need:* Long-term on-the-job training, often in the form of an apprenticeship program lasting four to five years

What they earn:** $47,869

7.      Fitness trainers
What they do: Lead and instruct people in exercise activities, either individually or in a group setting , in fitness centers, gyms, hospitals, universities and clients' homes
What they need:* Postsecondary vocational award or certification is critical and depends on the employer and specific type of fitness work.

What they earn:** $24,890

8.      Gaming managers and supervisors
What they do: Oversee the operations and personnel in an assigned area of a casino or gaming facility and ensure workers and gamblers are aware of and adhering to the rules of the games
What they need:* Related work experience and a license from a regulatory agency

What they earn:** $47,429

9.      General maintenance and repair workers
What they do: Troubleshoot, inspect and diagnose problems in many different crafts (like carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning and heating, and painting) and decide the best way to correct them
What they need:* Moderate-term on-the-job training

What they earn:** $27,890

10.   Home health aides
What they do: Assist elderly, ill or disabled people at home instead of health-care facilities. They provide  services like administering medications and checking temperatures, and may also do housework and assist with personal care
What they need:* Short-term on-the-job training by registered nurses or experienced aides

What they earn:** $22,163

11.   Interpreters and translators
What they do: Interpreters convert one spoken language into another and must express thoughts and ideas clearly; translators convert written materials from one language into another and should have excellent writing and editing skills
What they need:* Fluency in two or more languages and long-term on-the-job training

What they earn:** Interpreters -- $37,700; Translators -- $42,229

12.   Manicurists and pedicurists
What they do: Also called nail technicians, they groom and polish fingernails and toenails and provide manicures and pedicures
What they need:* Postsecondary vocational award; license may be required

What they earn:** $19,978

13.   Medical assistants
What they do: Perform administrative and clinical tasks (depending on what's allowed by the state) in doctor and other health practitioner offices
What they need:* Some may be trained on the job but others complete one- to two-year programs

What they earn:** $30,136

14.   Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants
What they do: Provide a variety of hands-on and routine tasks in many aspects of a patient's care, including but not limited to: helping patients eat and groom, escorting them to exam and operating rooms, and taking temperature or blood pressure
What they need:* Postsecondary vocational award

What they earn:** $25,133

15.   Office clerk
What they do: Specific duties vary depending on type of office but can include administrative duties, data entry and using office equipment
What they need:* Short-term on-the-job training

What they earn:** $29,410

16.   Pharmacy technicians
What they do: Work in retail and mail-order pharmacies assisting pharmacists by preparing medication, stocking shelves and performing administrative duties; state rules regulate specific duties

What they need:* Moderate-term on-the-job training or certification

What they earn:** $28,624

17.   Restaurant cooks
What they do: Measure and cook ingredients according to recipes, use kitchen equipment and order food supplies
What they need:* Long-term on-the-job training or vocational training

What they earn:** $21,774

18.   Retail salesperson
What they do: Assist customers in choosing merchandise, maintain the look and feel of store to set standards, and operate the cash register
What they need:* Short-term on-the-job training

What they earn:** $24,223

19.   Skin care specialists and estheticians
What they do: Cleanse and beautify the skin by giving facials, full-body treatments, head and neck massages, as well as apply makeup
What they need:* Postsecondary vocational award and license

What they earn:** $28,259

20.   Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer
What they do: Drive and operate large capacity trucks and vans and transport goods including cars, livestock and other materials city to city or over long distances
What they need:* Moderate-term on-the-job training, good driving record and commercial driver's license

What they earn:** $34,618