10 Odd Jobs That Pay Surprisingly High
#3.Voice-Over Artist
Average Salary: $80 000
Voice-over artists are those who provide their voice for animated films, television shows, narrate documentaries and radio commercials. There is no actual training required, it takes talent, flexibility, imagination, and a little practice. Voice-over artists make an average salary of $80 000 per year.
#4.Geographer
Average Salary: $75 000
A Geographer is a scholar whose area of study is geography, the study of earth's natural environment and human society. They also examine phenomena, such as political or cultural structures, along with studying the physical and human geographic characteristics of a region, ranging in scale from local to global.
About half of all Geographers are employed by the federal government, most work full time during regular business hours. Many Geographers do fieldwork which may include travel to foreign countries or remote locations. A Geographer makes an average salary of $75 000 a year.
#5.Elevator Mechanic
Average Salary: $70 000-$80 000
An Elevator mechanic installs, fixes, and maintains elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts. Some workers are required to work overtime and some are on-call 24 hours, when important equipment needs repair. Nearly all Elevator mechanics learn through an apprenticeship, as there is no actual course or training. Currently, 35 states require workers to be licensed. An Elevator mechanic makes an average salary between $70 000 and $80 000/year.
#6. Casino Gamers
Average Salary: $57 000-$85 000
Casino gaming managers are responsible for explaining and revising the rules of certain games in the casino, making sure the casino is following certain rules, and regulations and merging into the crowd to spot cheaters and prevent theft. Depending on the city and the casino, gaming managers can earn an average salary of almost $60 000 annually, which can increase up to $85 000 per year.
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