Being 18 years old can put you in an ambiguous spot. While you are legally an adult, you may not have the work experience or the educational background to land you a high-paying job. As you pursue your degree and expand your career, here are high-paying jobs you can pursue, according to Insider Monkey.  

Pharmacy Technician 

Average Hourly Salary: $17.66 

This position is responsible for aiding pharmacists in processing prescriptions and dispensing medications. They also take inventory and make sure everything is safe for patients.  

Tutor  

Average Hourly Salary: $19.46 

Take your math, reading or writing skills or other forms of expertise to help other students. You can set your own schedule and help pupils in need.  

Transcriptionist 

Average Hourly Salary: $20.10  

This position requires little experience. All you need is typing skills and attention to detail. This remote flexible gig involves writing down word-for-word what you hear in an audio or video piece.  

Video Editor 

Average Hourly Salary: $38.94  

Whether through freelance or contracting, editing video can earn you quite a hefty salary, especially if you have advanced skills. This could be in the marketing, public relations, or journalism fields.  

Web Developer 

Average Hourly Salary: $42.11 

Plenty of small businesses, artisans, and individuals are looking for a functional and aesthetically attractive website. However, not everyone may have the skills. That’s where you come in to help people with creating a functional and visually compelling website. 

Read more about high paying jobs for 18-year-olds in Insider Monkey.   

How to get a job as a teenager.

Bucks County Community College, the sponsor of BUCKSCO. Today — Career Corner, is a public community college with over 9,500 full- and part-time students.  

Both affordable and centrally located for people in and around the Bucks County area, the school has three main campuses in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, allowing students to attend throughout the area. 

For those just starting their paths in higher education, or returning to school after a prolonged absence, Bucks County Community College offers over 90 academic programs within seven Academic Departments.  

The school’s 43 Associate’s Degree programs prepare students to pursue either a career or their Bachelor’s degrees after graduation. 

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