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7 Odd Jobs That Pay Well

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

Jen Glantz
Apr 11, 2022
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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?

But first…this week ONLY I am offering a deal on coaching sessions. If you ever wanted to work one-on-one with me, now is your chance to buy (1) session and get (1) free. Grab the deal while it lasts and let’s work together on your career, business, personal branding, digital marketing, or overall life strategy.


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.

LET’S GET RANDOM:

Random Odd Jobs

  • Manage a snack bar

  • Experienced newsletter writer

  • Travel leader

  • Personal assistant for an eccentric CEO

  • Celeb manager

Random Oddies

  • Weird gifts that are under $20

  • Top books to read in a lifetime

  • A cool job site my friend sent me that helps find you curated gigs to apply to

Random Odd Articles for you to Read

  • How to create a 5-hour workday for yourself

  • Tips on becoming a millionaire

  • The exact steps I took to create and sell an NFT

Until next week,

-Jen (odd) Glantz


Jen Glantz is a whimsical entrepreneur, 3x author, podcast host, and all-around pizza-obsessed goofball.

Hire Jen:

-Business, Career, and Life Coaching //- Company Workshops // - Online Courses

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