We all like to think our work is pretty demanding. Yet there are some lucky people out there doing jobs that aren’t that difficult but they still receive a pretty good salary for doing so! From making people laugh at parties to answering emergency calls, some people are banking more than you’d think for jobs that aren’t exactly high-stakes or high-skill. Let’s look at twelve of these so-called “overpaid” jobs.
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Clown
You might’ve told a few funny jokes before but imagine getting paid $63,000 a year for just that. Yes, that’s right—clowns make more than that US national average just for putting on a funny hat and making balloon animals! Honestly, though, working at children’s parties must be pretty difficult, so we can understand why the pay is so high. Can you imagine having to play with face paint & pull pranks all day long?
Nightclub Drink Server
Working as a drink server at a swanky nightclub or a posh country club can be pretty lucrative. Servers rake in a good hourly rate for carrying trays and dodging dance moves—then there’s the tip. Sure, dealing with the rowdy crowd is part of the job but so is cashing in on those generous clients. On a particularly good night, a server’s tips can double or even triple their earnings. Now those late hours seem worth the effort.
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Landscaping Business Owner
Who knew that mowing lawns and trimming hedges could be so rewarding? Not us. Landscaping business owners are making more money than we would guess, especially since they’re usually just organizing how to care for plants and grass. Of course it’s hard work, but it also pays off if you can manage a team and keep those clients happy.
Medical Administrator
You can earn almost as much as a doctor without ever going to med school if you become a medical administrator. The catch is that you’ll need to manage the ins and outs of medical offices, making sure everything runs as it should. Unfortunately, it’s not as exciting as it sounds, as you’ve also got to deal with insurance claims and scheduling issues. You might even need to make sure your facility is complying with healthcare laws, which is as fun as it sounds.
Event Technology Specialist
Setting up lights and sound for events seems relatively easy enough so we’re not sure why specialists in this field make about $75,000 a year. But they do! The job mainly involves plenty of technical setup and making sure everything works during the event. In this position, you’ll need to be on call to fix any potential issues while the event’s going on. That’s not exactly stress-free.
Corporate English Tutor or Translator
Helping employees in big companies improve their English skills can bag you between $50 to $150 per hour. However, in this job, you’ll have to worry about more than simply grammar and vocabulary—you need to guide them in communicating better in the corporate world. But for a job that involves a lot of talking and listening, that’s still a pretty good hourly rate. You may also need to look at improving some complicated legal and technical documents.
Job Recruiter
If you think you’re good at matching people with jobs, then you might want to think about becoming a recruiter. The top recruiters earn a killing—sometimes in the hundreds of thousands per year. In this job, you’ll need to know who fits where and while it can be hit or miss — when you hit, you hit big, thanks to commissions. You’ll also have to keep a huge network of contacts and stay up-to-date with industry trends to match the right candidate to the right job.
Economist
Most people know that financial jobs pay well but do you actually know how much? Economists can earn up to $150,348 a year for spending a lot of time with charts & reports. They need to predict what’s coming next in the economy and it’s pretty detailed work. You might not think it would be one of the top-paying jobs out there, yet it is. Clearly, economists are pretty important.
Biostatistician
Anyone who’s good with numbers and data might want to think about becoming a biostatistician. They have to analyze biological data for pharmaceutical research and this involves plenty of numbers. They also help to make scientific discoveries—thankfully, that comes with a big salary. Biostatisticians help develop new treatments and it’s only right that they’re compensated fairly for this.
Technical Writer
Even though writing user manuals and help guides doesn’t seem glamorous, the pay certainly does—around $75,682 annually. It makes sense because technical writers need to make complex information easy to understand. You don’t need to be creative writers—just clear and concise, particularly in technology-driven industries. These writers help users and professionals understand how to operate certain technology properly.
Massage Therapist
Rubbing shoulders and kneading back muscles sounds pretty stress-free, so we’re not sure why some massage therapists earn $85,366 a year. But maybe it’s because they need a lot of skill and understanding of the human body. While it may be more hands-on than some other jobs, the pay is a lot higher than most of us expect. Plus, the most experienced therapists have a loyal client base, meaning they can keep on earning with a steady flow of income.
Crime Scene Cleaner
After a crime or crisis, crime scene cleaners are some of the most important people around. They have to clean and sanitize crime scenes, which is why they earn between $40,000 and $80,000 a year. As you might expect, it’s not a job for everyone. It’s a difficult job that requires a lot of specialized training & certifications. You’re handling plenty of biohazardous materials, after all.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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