10 Odd Jobs That Pay Surprisingly High

By siliconindia  |   Wednesday, 03 September 2014, 01:57 IST
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#9.Trash Collector



Average Salary:  $43 000-$60 000  



A Trash collector is a person employed by a public or private enterprise to collect and remove waste and recyclables from residential, commercial, industrial, or other collection site for further processing and disposal. While no education is formally required, there are some skills needed, such as a truck driver’s license and in some cases, a license to operate a forklift. Some trash collectors can make up to $60 000 per year, however, the majority make an average of about $43 000.



#10.Hot Dog Vendor



Average Salary:  $30 000 Plus



Hot dog vendors are those who sell hot dogs on the street, on a food cart.  These street vendors have to follow many health and safety regulations and  obey to particular limitations around the way their food cart is built  to keep within certain locations within the city. Hot dog vendors can make a steady salary of $30 000, a year and depending on demands, such as in busy cities like New York, street vendors make more money.



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