These people don’t have to crawl through the tight spaces that HVAC technicians do. They give quotes to customers for HVAC repairs and for design HVAC systems to install in customer’s homes and businesses.
Being a food critic may be a cushy job, but it can take a few years of building a reputation to get there. Most people become qualified through experience in journalism, culinary arts, or both.
These healthcare professionals typically make around $107,000 per year — not bad for a position that only requires a certificate or associate’s degree.
Cargo pilots don’t have the same stresses of carrying human passengers as commercial airline pilots. They transport things like mail, food, or supplies. Cargo pilots make about $130,000 per year.
When a car or property is damaged, and the owner files an insurance claim, an insurance adjuster comes out to assess the value of the damage and estimate repair costs.
These high-end drivers convey executives and other important people to their destinations. Executive chauffeurs may need a commercial driver’s license, and they should have excellent customer service and driving skills.
This job may not pay as much as some of the others on this list; the average salary is around $50,000 per year. However, in between short bouts of confronting suspicious trespassers, there is a whole lot of doing nothing. States’ requirements for licensure vary, but most require an exam.
If you have a high school diploma and some experience or training with heavy equipment, you could become a drawbridge operator. This simple job pays about $40 per hour, or $83,000 annually.
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