The Least Desirable Jobs
The Least Desirable Jobs
There are a lot of jobs in the world that nobody wants to do—and some of them actually pay really well. For those willing to do the job, no matter how daunting it may be, the reward can be substantial.
Of course, a good paycheck also depends on the skills and education needed to do the job. However, most of the jobs on this list don’t require a degree, which helps make them a bit more desirable.
Let’s explore 10 jobs that most people find undesirable, and how much they pay.
What Makes Them Undesirable
Before we dive into our list, let’s find out what makes a job undesirable to begin with.
Danger: For most people, jobs that are dangerous are an immediate no-go. For people with young families especially, a job that presents a fair bit of hazards may not be a smart choice.
Dirty: A lot of people shy away from jobs that require them to get a little dirty. Especially jobs that stinky, filthy, or require a strong stomach.
Physical Labor: Most people don’t like to work hard. 40 hours a week in a physical labor job is the definition of exhausting, and most people avoid it, if possible.
Elevator Repairer
This job isn’t as exciting as some of the others. Installing and repairing elevators may have a hint of danger and hard work, but it isn’t often dirty work.
However, this job pays surprisingly well.
Average Salary: $70,000+
Lead Sewage Plant Worker
The first on the list is a Lead Sewage Plant Worker. This job fits in the “dirty” category, and it certainly doesn’t appeal to too many people.
However, since it’s a job that nobody wants to do, it pays fairly well, has decent job security, and also does not require a college degree.
Average Salary: $59,000
Plumber
Although this job made the list, there are still a select few people who do want to do this job. Even so, it is not the most appealing of the trades.
Plumbers most often have a dirty job—unclogging toilets and drains, crawling into small spaces, and often dealing with a mess that someone else made.
Even so, plumbers are highly skilled tradespeople and the wage reflects that. The job also doesn’t require a college degree, which is a plus.
Average Salary: $55,000