The COVID-19 pandemic inspired what has been dubbed the Great Resignation, where many employees discovered during the quarantine months that their current employment role was not for them. These 18 high-paying jobs may become obsolete within the next decade owing to a mass shortage of workers.
Oil Rig Worker
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There’s always been money in the oil industry – even the rig side of things – however, the job is dirty, hazardous, and often requires being away from home for months on end, which has caused a mass exodus of workers.
Truck Driver
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Despite a potential pay grade of up to $100k a year, the US has suffered a dramatic shortage of truck drivers since 2021. Although the salary prospects are good, many truckers have found the long hours away from home and the long-term effects of constantly being seated have taken their toll. Therefore, they have sought employment in another industry.
Crab Fisher
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Yes, it’s stinky work, but there’s good money in the crab fishing community (crab boat captains can rake in as much as $200k). But there are multiple off-putting elements – and the crabby aroma is just one of them. A bad crab season can mean you financially don’t reap the rewards of your hard work, and the job itself entails being out at sea for days/weeks on end and in potentially dangerous elements/conditions.
Gastroenterologist
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There’s good money in the gastro game, but irrespective of the appealing wage, there seems to be a growing number of spots not being filled owing to gastroenterologists jumping ship and focusing on other anatomical areas.
Urine Farmer
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Yup. Believe it or not, this is a real job… and it’s every bit as unglamorous as it sounds. The role of a urine farmer involves collecting undiluted urine specimens from certain animals to then sell to hunters for scent purposes. And while the wage itself can be circa $75k, many workers have had enough of dealing with urine all day… and who can blame them?
Embalmer
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The role of an embalmer is not for the faint of heart, and being around dead bodies and toxic chemicals all day certainly isn’t for everyone. However, there’s money in it, and the average American embalmer rakes in around $80k per year… yet there’s a large vacancy for workers within the industry.
Bovine Semen Collector
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There’s not a lot of glitz and glamor in this job – but it’s a key role in the farming industry, with workers being paid around $55k for, ah, ‘getting the goods’ from cattle for the purposes of artificial insemination for calving.
Hazardous Material Remover
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Many of us are reluctant to work with hazardous substances – for good reason. But with the correct training in place and a little courage, working as a hazardous material remover can see you taking home six figures a year.
Veterinarian
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While on the surface, being a vet looks like the ideal role for any animal lover, on the contrary, it can be a demanding, difficult role that comes with long, unsociable hours and the perils of being injured by animals – not to mention the heartbreak of having to euthanize sick or injured pets.
Head Lice Technician
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We mean, there’s probably no bragging rights attached to this role, but the salary can ascend to as much as $50k a year – and let’s be fair, with the number of school kids who contract hair guests of the itchy kind, you’ll never go out of business.
Garbage Collector
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Garbage collectors are the pillars of our communities, and we’d be a little screwed without them. Not only that, some companies pay their staff as much as $100k a year to remove your trash – yet they’re crying out for workers.
Crime Scene Cleaner
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Those with a love of all things forensic will excel in this fascinating if not slightly morbid, role. Salaries can vary, depending on experience, and the job itself involves bodily fluids and sometimes harmful chemicals, but those with a love of toxicology and criminal science will be right at home with this profession.
Elevator Repair Person
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The job has its safety risks, sure, and it’s probably not the best option for those with claustrophobia, but it’s as in-demand as ever, and companies will pay as much as $100k a year for elevator technicians.
Portable Toilet Cleaner
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Does it look good on your dating profile? No. Does it smell good? Also, no. Is the pay grade good? Yes! Portable bathrooms are used at outdoor endeavors, such as festivals, corporate events, sporting days, and more. You will need a strong stomach, yes. But once you find the right company, you can expect a salary of circa $50k a year.
Plumber
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Like portable toilet cleaners, plumbers often deal with human waste on a daily basis, which doesn’t sell it for every job-seeker, but it’s an in-demand trade that will always be required within society. And once you pass your apprenticeship, oftentimes, you call the shots with your pay grade.
Lead Sewage Plant Worker
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Okay, yet another waste-featuring role – sorry! But here’s the tea: jobs that appeal to only a certain amount of society are always high-paying because they’re so sought-after. Salary-wise, you’re looking at around $60k a year. Do you need any qualifications? Nope. A high school diploma is enough. Once you pass your interview, the company will train you.
Sanitary Landfill Operator
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It’s not the most aesthetically appealing work location, but sanitary landfill operators play a crucial part in ensuring hazardous and sanitary waste is correctly dealt with to prevent the risk of pests and disease. Typically, you get to spend your days on a bulldozer (and what’s not to love about that?!), and the generic salary is $47k per annum.
Coal Miner
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Because coal mining can be a high-risk job, the pay grade is often quite appealing. Yes, there are perils attached to the role, which include gaseous and chemical exposure, health and mobility problems in later life, and in rare instances, death, but coal is still as in-demand as ever. Those who don’t mind a dark and dirty daily ‘office’ can get paid as much as $46k.
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