Good paying jobs with out a college degree.?

I work and live currently in California and yes it is very expensive here. I live at the east bay to be exact. Hayward, Castro Valley Oakland. Anyway, I am looking for a good honest and secure job that I can do. I have good experience and also I am a military veteran. I served a tour in Iraq. By the way I don't have a degree but do have some college experience a couple of years. What are some of your recommendations. Please only serious answers. Thanks.