Author: Brenda Rufener / Reviewed by: Melissa Anderson / First covered: November 2019 / Updates: 4 Key Takeaways: Trade school programs offer high-paying jobs with only a high school diploma and one to two years of training.The top two highest-paying programs are Airline and Commercial Pilots and Air Traffic Control, with salaries over $120,000. Vocational … Continue reading The Highest Paying Trade School Programs for 2026