I founded a high tech manufacturing company which now employs 20+ local folks with higher than average pay, full medical and all that stuff.  It is fact that a HS grad can eventually get up to or somewhat above local average pay in tech.  But for a student considering options to start work right after HS or to add some expertise and immediately come in at a higher level is a serious question.  As you know, there is limited time in HS to devote exclusively to coding.  Students must learn math, history, perhaps a language, English skills, science, etc.  But whatever, you seem more interested in hyping yourself and your industry than worrying about what is best for students.