7 Odd Jobs That Pay Well

Looking for a gig that actually pays your bills? Check these out.

Apr 11

Jen “Odd” Glantz here! I know I share a lot of random odd jobs every week that might have your brain screaming “yes, I want to do that!” but your finances saying “buttt I won’t make enough money to pay my bills.”

Making cash is important.

That’s why today, I put together a list of 7 odd jobs that actually do pay well.

So if you want to ditch that full-time gig for an unusual career, you can find one that pays a decent salary.

Ready to check out some of those jobs?

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Crystallographer

Median hourly wage: $44.99
Median annual wage: $93,579

They are part of a cadre of interdisciplinary scientists that work to understand diverse processes. Crystallographers use the properties and inner structures of crystals to determine the arrangement of atoms and generate knowledge that is used by chemists, physicists, biologists, and others.

Theatrical Makeup Artist

Median hourly wage: $30.89
Median annual wage: $64,251

Being a makeup artist can be super profitable, but the gig really pays off if you do it for those who are up on stage. Landing a theatrical makeup job can be lucrative and awesome to get to see how shows are produced behind the scenes.

Opera Singer

Median hourly wage: $31.40
Median annual wage: $65,312

Voice work is not only an odd job but it can pay big-time as well. Opera singer’s can rack in over $60k a year, so if you like to use your voice and sing, this could be a good job for you to gravitate toward.

Underwater Demolition Driver

Median hourly wage: $26.35
Median annual wage: $54,808

Like to swim? Underwater Demo Driver’s use scuba gear and specific tools to rig explosives underwater for detonation. They also inspect, repair, and install equipment in the ocean.

Airplane Painter

Median hourly wage: $20.33
Median annual wage: $42,286

Always wanted to be an artist? A great career for those creatives is becoming an airplane painter.

Hippotherapist

Median hourly wage: $30.87
Median annual wage: $64,209

A hippotherapist is a job that combines therapy with riding horses. It is a type of therapy used for both children and adults.

Computer hacker

Median annual wage: $82,674

The job of a computer hacker can be many things - but most companies will hire you to make sure their software is secure and to prevent other hackers from accessing it later on.