9 jobs that have surprisingly high salaries in the United States
Medicine and technology offer the highest paying jobs in the US. However, there are other jobs that provide surprisingly high salaries in the country.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor says the fields of medicine and technology lead the list of the highest paying jobs in the country, with positions such as cardiologists, surgeons and radiologists among the top earners.
However, there are plenty other occupations with high salaries that many Americans may be unaware of. Examples of these are Walmart store managers and USPS delivery drivers, recording salaries of up to six figures a year. Here are some jobs with surprisingly high salaries, according to a report by USA Today.
9 jobs that have surprisingly high salaries in the United States
Casino manager
Average salary: $96,045 per year
The main task of a casino manager is to supervise all activities within the gaming floor, from the behavior of employees and players to prize payouts, and the paperwork that all these entail.
Special agents
Average salary: $105,779 per year
Law enforcement employees have a great average salary in the United States. Their main job is to investigate criminal activities within their jurisdiction.
Trader Joe’s Manager
Average salary: $100,000 per year
Like Walmart, Trader Joe’s store managers have a high average base salary. Their tasks include the training of employees and being responsible for the maintenance of the store.
Fire investigator
Average salary: $83,896 per year
Once firefighters control the fire, fire investigators take over. Their main task is to determine what started the fire.
Elevator inspector
Average salary: $72,436 per year
The job consists of constantly inspecting elevators to guarantee the safety of everyone who uses them, so that any necessary repairs are detected in time. They must know the safety laws and take charge of the maintenance of the elevators.
Boiler operator
Average salary: $62,600 per year
Boiler operators are responsible for maintaining and repairing water boilers, as well as adjacent operating equipment.
Court reporters
Average salary: $62,799 per year
The people in charge of transcribing each word during a legal procedure are also on the list. Their job is to establish an accurate and literal record of the hearings, including words and gestures.
Sommelier
Average salary: $87,000 per year
A sommelier is in charge of the wines in a luxury restaurant or hotel. You must have extensive knowledge about wine production, as well as its history, geography and how to serve and store wine properly.
Garbage collector
Average salary: $44,128 per year
Though often derided, garbage collector’s earn a reasonable amount of money for what is a very crucial job.