Remember just a few months ago when people were still weighing crazy career options like becoming a celebrity pet stylist or an investment banker? Those days are long gone, and with their demise Americans are realizing that the best gigs are the ones that would have impressed grandpa—jobs that involve real skills, pay a fair wage, and ultimately produce something of value for society.
The jobs (more in the article)
1. Smart Meter Installer - $25,000 to $35,000
2. Process Piping Designer – $25 - $50+ an hour
3. Geotechnical Engineer - $50,000 to $85,000
4. Transmission Lineman - $20 to $35 an hour
5. Nuclear engineer - $60,000 to $100,000+
6. Radiation protection technician - $65,000 to $75,000
7. Ironworker – $25 to $35 an hour, plus benefits
8. Bridge engineer - $55,000 - $90,000
9. Solar Panel Installer - $15 to $30 an hour
10. Urban Designer - $45,000 to $100,000+