Hearing Aid Specialist
Median Salary: $53,420
A hearing aid specialist is responsible for fitting people with new hearing aids and testing the device to ensure the user is able to hear properly. This means taking impressions of someone’s ear and creating a model for their hearing aid to be made from.
Applicants only need to have a high school diploma and can expect to receive some training on the job. Over the next few years, job growth is expected to increase by roughly 16% before 2028.
Wind tech
Median Salary: $52,910 Wind turbines are quickly becoming a much-needed solution to energy efficiency. As a wind tech, your job would be to maintain and repair wind turbines, often dealing with electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic issues.
As energy efficiency becomes more essential, we expect to see more wind tech positions arise. In fact, job growth expects to increase by 60% before 2028. Applicants are required to complete a certificate program and can expect long-term training after being hired.
Bulldozer Mechanic
Median Salary: $53,370
If being a car mechanic doesn’t sound challenging enough for you, then you might want to look into becoming a bulldozer mechanic. Used in numerous industries, bulldozers are large vehicles designed to crush large objects.
Just like a car or truck, bulldozers require regular maintenance and repairs, but your average mechanic usually can’t manage to do them. A bulldozer mechanic is specially trained to work on bulldozers and only requires a high school diploma to apply.
Undertaker
Median Salary: $54,150
Also known as funeral directors, an undertaker has the difficult task of having to be there for people while they’re mourning. While some may find that this odd job offers the opportunity to console people when they need it most, not everyone is designed for this kind of work.
In this position, you can expect to plan funeral services with the deceased’s family members, arrange transportation for the body, and more. Those interested are required to have an associate’s degree, a program certificate, and on-the-job training.
Stenocaptioner
Median Salary: $60,130
Also known as a stenographer, a stenocaptioner uses shorthand techniques and a special machine to transcribe trial proceedings.
Not only is it an odd job, but it’s quite interesting as well, especially if you like true crime. Imagine all of the stories you will hear! The role requires the completion of a certificate program to learn how to type in shorthand.