10 Best-Paying Summer Jobs

Well-paying jobs that don't require a college degree.

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On the Hunt - Are you a college student on summer break and looking for a job? Even if you aren't a student and just want to make more cash this summer, there are many positions available that don’t require a college degree. Check out our roundup below, and for more information to help guide your search, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Food Server - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $18,330 per year ($8.81 per hour) Great for Those Who: have an outgoing personality and enjoy a fast-paced environment. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Mizumi)

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Food Server - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $18,330 per year ($8.81 per hour) Great for Those Who: have an outgoing personality and enjoy a fast-paced environment. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Mizumi)

Bartender - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $18,680 per year ($8.98 per hour) Great for Those Who: love the nightlife crowd and don't mind working late-night hours.  (Photo: DreamPictures/Getty Images)

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Bartender - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $18,680 per year ($8.98 per hour) Great for Those Who: love the nightlife crowd and don't mind working late-night hours. (Photo: DreamPictures/Getty Images)

Landscaping - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $23,740 per year ($11.41 per hour) Great for Those Who: like working outdoors.  (Photo: The Times-Picayune /Landov)

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Landscaping - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $23,740 per year ($11.41 per hour) Great for Those Who: like working outdoors. (Photo: The Times-Picayune /Landov)

Government Jobs - According to a report by George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis, approximately 277,000 public sector workers will lose their jobs as a result of spending cuts. And, in the next 10 years, the government workforce would be reduced by about 14 percent.  (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Customer Service Representatives - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $30,460 per year ($14.64 per hour) Great for Those Who: have great phone demeanor and can keep calm under pressure. (Photo: Photodisc/Getty Images)

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$134 million - Estimated loss of revenue to American companies during opening week of the tournament due to employees watching basketball games instead of working. (Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.) (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Bill and Account Collectors - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay:  $31,310 per year ($15.05 per hour) Great for Those Who: have exceptional attention to detail and a knack for numbers. (Photo: DreamPictures/Getty Images)

Model - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $32,920 per year ($15.83 per hour) Best for Those Who: enjoy having their picture taken and being "in the spotlight." (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Model - Entry-Level Education: Less than high school. 2010 Median Pay: $32,920 per year ($15.83 per hour) Best for Those Who: enjoy having their picture taken and being "in the spotlight." (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $35,370 per year ($17.00 per hour) Great for Those Who: have exceptional attention to detail and can keep calm under pressure. (Photo: Photo Researchers/Getty Images)

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Fitness Trainers and Instructors - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $31,090 per year ($14.95 per hour) Great for Those Who: are fitness enthusiasts and love meeting new people. (Photo: St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT /Landov)

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Babysitter - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $19,300 per year ($9.28 per hour) Great for Those Who: have experience working with children and knowledge of health/safety best practices. (Photo: i2i Images/Getty Images)

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Carpenter - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $39,530 per year ($19.00 per hour) Great for Those Who: enjoy working with tools and raw materials.  (Photo: John Lund/Drew Kelly/Getty Images)

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Carpenter - Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 2010 Median Pay: $39,530 per year ($19.00 per hour) Great for Those Who: enjoy working with tools and raw materials. (Photo: John Lund/Drew Kelly/Getty Images)