Median Salary: $45,700
Who knew that rooms with particularly good acoustics were installed intentionally? Acoustic ceiling tile installers do just that. They’re responsible for installing acoustical tiles and other shock-absorbing materials to walls and ceilings.
The purpose of these installations could be either to reduce the sound in a room or to reflect the sound to improve acoustics. With no education requirements, music lovers flock to this odd job!
Faller
Median Salary: $44,650
Also known as a lumberjack, a faller cuts down large trees. More than just chopping them down though, a faller needs to understand the making of different types of trees and recognize signs that will indicate which way they will fall.
The only requirements for applicants are a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Unfortunately, the industry is expected to experience a 14% decline in job growth by 2028, but that doesn’t mean it’s not the right industry for you!
Forest Fire Inspector
Median Salary: $45,270
As a forest fire inspector, your main concern would be to do everything necessary to prevent forest fires. This means inspecting wooded areas for fire hazards, enforcing prevention regulations, and recommending what further measures can be taken to ensure the public’s safety.
Unlike some of these other odd jobs, an associate’s degree is required to apply for a job as a forest fire inspector.
Seismograph Shooter
Median Salary: $46,250
Have a fascination with explosives? Then you may want to consider a job as a seismograph shooter. This job allows you to set off explosives, intended to loosen the ground so that seismograph readings can be performed. There are a number of reasons this is done, but most often it’s done to reveal petroleum deposits.
In addition to a high school diploma, applicants will also need lengthy job training that includes five years of apprenticeship. The industry is expected to see a 6% job growth increase between now and 2028.
Embalmer
Median Salary: $47,760
Embalming is the ideal career path for anyone who enjoys working alone. While preparing the deceased for viewing all alone in a dark basement sounds like the setting of a horror movie, it can be much better than having to deal with nosy colleagues.
It may not be the job for everyone though, as most people wouldn’t be able to stomach working with dead bodies. However, the job pays well and only requires an associate’s degree to apply.