Oddball Jobs with Awesome Salaries

Oddball Jobs with Awesome Salaries : 

Oddball Jobs with Awesome Salaries Jobs You’ve Probably Never Considered that Earn Big Bucks a girl talk career advice presentation by lisa lahey

Some Jobs are Weirder than Others : 

Some Jobs are Weirder than Others You might read about some jobs and say to yourself “what’s oddball-ish about that?” Some jobs showcased here are pretty normal. Its not the job its the number of women (or lack of women) in these careers that make them stand out. But there are a number of jobs you will hardly believe even exist, let alone that people can live on. If you’re considering any of them all I can say is hats off to you Girlfriend!

Seismologist : 

Seismologist A what? A seismologist studies earthquakes. She also studies tsunamis, volcanoes, oceanic and atmospheric explosions. She analyzes and interprets seismic records to determine and locate blasts. Average Salary: $60,000.00 CDN Education: University Degree – usually at the Masters level. You need strong skills in math, physics, computer science and geography.

Meteorologist : 

Meteorologist A meteorologist studies atmospheric phenomenon and how it affects life on our planet. Average Salary: $68,594.00 CDN Education Bachelor of Meteorology, or Atmospheric Science Degree

Cardiovascular Technologist : 

Cardiovascular Technologist A cardiovascular technologist diagnoses and treats problems with the heart and blood vessels. The three areas a CVT can specialize in include invasive cardiology, echocardiography or vascular technology. Average Salary: $69,036.00 CDN Education College Diploma or Bachelor Degree (higher end salaries require a university degree)

Appraiser : 

Appraiser A real estate appraiser estimates the value of property such as a home or business. Average Salary: $60,689.00 CDN Qualifications: Provincially licensed or certified

Property Leasing Manager : 

Property Leasing Manager A property leasing manager operates a real estate property for a fee for the owner who is either unable or uninterested in doing so. She finds and evicts tenants, conducts property maintenance and oversees home improvements. Average Salary $65,320.00 CDN QualificationsBuilding Owners and Managers Associations Certification

Associate Actuary : 

Associate Actuary An associate actuary collects data for insurance companies to calculate the expense of an event such as a death. She helps formulate policy based on her information. Average Salary $81,924.00 CDN Education Bachelors Degree with courses in mathematics, statistics and/or actuarial science.

Floor Broker : 

Floor Broker A floor broker is an investment professional who bargains with other brokers over the price of stocks, then a sales agent sells the commodities to an investor for the agreed upon price. A floor broker always represents the interests of the client or her brokerage firm and conducts buying and selling of stocks in accordance with her client’s guidelines. Average Salary $83,608.00 Education Provincial qualifications Possible certification

Petroleum Engineer : 

Petroleum Engineer A petroleum engineer works with scientists and other specialists to determine the best places to drill for oil and natural gas using the most efficient methods possible (apparently the U.S. Government seems to believe Iraq is a good place to start ... but I digress ...). Average Salary $86,899.00 Education Bachelor or Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Risk Management Supervisor : 

Risk Management Supervisor A risk management supervisor creates and manages insurance programs to troubleshoot for potential financial loss, property damage and legal issue that could arise with clients. Average Salary$85,655.00 Education Bachelors Degree or 3,000 hours in the specialized area of professional project risk management within 5 consecutive years

Tool and Die Maker : 

Tool and Die Maker A tool and die maker is a highly skilled worker in the manufacturing field. She makes machine tools, fixtures, moulds, dies and other tools. She works from engineering drawings to mark out the design on raw material (usually wood or metal) then she cuts it to size and shape using machine tools such as milling and grinding machines. Average Salary $64,618.00 Education Substantial apprenticeship Qualifications in mathematics, science, engineering and design technology.

Clinical Research Manager : 

Clinical Research Manager A clinical research manager tests medicine and other products to discover their effects before these products are released to the public. Average Salary $80,000.00 + Education Advanced university degree (usually a Masters) in genetics, pathology, biology, pharmacological medicine.

Computer Numeric Control Machine Programmer : 

Computer Numeric Control Machine Programmer If I’m lyin’ I’m dyin’! There really is such a job title. A computer numeric control machine programmer programs a computer controlled machine and tells it what its function will be and how to do it. Average Salary $74,424.00 CDN Education Bachelor Degree in Engineering that includes drafting, blueprints and metalworking OR Technical and trade school certificate

Architectural Technician : 

Architectural Technician An architectural technician specializes in the technology of architecture, building design and construction. She specializes in the collation and investigation of technical information during the development of a design. Average Salary $ 64,578.00 Education Bachelor Degree in Architectural Technology

Gas Supply Manager : 

Gas Supply Manager A gas supply manager ensures the correct amount of fuel is being bought, sold transferred and stored. Average Salary $120,000.00 + CDN Education Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business Management MBA in Oil and Gas Management

GIS Analyst : 

GIS Analyst A GIS Analyst (Geographic Information System) interprets and visualizes data that reveal relationships and patterns in the form of maps, globes and reports to understand the earth and apply geographic knowledge to human activities. Average Salary $87,300.00 CDN Education Bachelor of Arts or Science or a Masters Degree in Natural Sciences or Geography. Strong computer technology skills (eg. C++, Visual Basic programming)

Print Production Manager : 

Print Production Manager A print production manager oversees print, creation, fabrication of displays, signage and sales promotion materials. She mentors junior print workers, provides project estimates and ensures projects are completed on time without errors. Average Salary $63,000.00 CDN Education Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Advertising

Snake Milker : 

Snake Milker A snake milker removes the venom from snakes to make antidotes. No snakes don’t have milk! That’s a reference to their poison. The poison is processed into a freeze dried powder then sold to research labs where it is used to develop drugs that treat blood clots, heart attacks and high blood pressure. And you thought you didn’t like snakes! Average Salary Good money but a small market. You can earn $2,000.00 per gram of anti-venom although getting a tablespoon of venom takes about 2 snakes worth of milking. Education None - training with someone who knows how to handle snakes is imperative. Highly dangerous work! Some people get animal handling certification.

Wig Maker : 

Wig Maker A wig maker works harder than you might think. First she makes a plastic mould of the wearer’s head and hairline then she transfers the mould onto a canvas and covers it with wig lace. One by one they knot and pull thousands of hairs through the mesh cap. Average Salary Can be lucrative depending on your clients and the type of wigs you make Education None – apprenticeship with an experienced wig maker is necessary

Embalmer : 

Embalmer Not for the faint-hearted, an embalmer prepares a corpse for interment (burial) in accordance with legal requirements. Average Salary $47,000.00 CDN Education College diploma in funeral services . You will need a chemistry background and a strong stomach.

Ocularist : 

Ocularist An ocularist paints and fits artificial eyes for people. The ocularist takes an impression of the eye socket, shapes a plastic shell, paints the iris and fits the prosthesis. Average Salary $55,000 - $100,000.00 CDN Education There is no formal education for an ocularist but skilled technicians such as dentists who are also maxillofacial prosthodontists (the practice of dental prosthesis) may become ocularists. Technicians may also train through a national association.

Forensic Voice and Speech Analyst : 

Forensic Voice and Speech Analyst If fighting crime is your thing then becoming a voice analyst might appeal to you. A voice analyst has to listen, analyze and interpret the accent, phonetic and acoustic traits of the voices of alleged killers, frauds, terrorists and drug dealers to determine whodunnit. She uses a sample of a suspect’s voice against disputed voice recordings that are being used as evidence. That sort of thing could take hours. Yawn. Average Salary $70,000 CDN Education Masters Degree in Phonetics or Applied Linguistics Sometimes Speech Language Pathologists become involved in forensic voice analysis

Fecal Archaeologist : 

Fecal Archaeologist Yep. Fecal matter. A fecal archaeologist studies the feces of pre-historic people to discover what they were eating. It helps establish diseases people had and the relationship between humans and the environment. Average Salary Not enough. But seriously folks ... $95,000.00 CDN Education A Ph.D. in anthropology or archaeology

Pet Food Taster : 

Pet Food Taster You think I’m lying again don’t you? Seriously. A pet food taster somehow trains her palate so that she can detect the type of food enjoyed by cats and dogs and the materials humans don’t like, including tripe (it smells). Sounds like a cheap date to me. Average Salary I can’t say but whatever it is it isn’t enough. Education Depends. There is such a thing as a senior food technologist. Who knew?

Laughter Therapist : 

Laughter Therapist Basically a therapist who specializes in laughter. I have no idea how that became a profession, much less certified but hey, whatever works. Average Salary $60,000.00 + CDN Education: Masters or PhD. in clinical counselling and Jerry Seinfeld

Queen Bee Producer : 

Queen Bee Producer A queen bee producer raises queen bees for people whose bee hives are lacking queens. She has to be experienced in handling bees and not mind being stung on a regular basis. Ouch. Average Salary $60,000.00 + CDN Education Experience

Gross Stunt Producer : 

Gross Stunt Producer Television shows like Fear Factor rely upon a “gross” stunt producer to research and create safe but nasty stunts contestants have to do to try and win the contest. Average Salary Lucrative, since the ideas and research are for major television programmes. Education A lot of research has to go into creating these stunts to make sure they don’t harm anyone. My guess? A Bachelor or Masters Degree in all kinds of different disciplines such as etymology (study of insects), science, technology and other similar areas.

Miscellaneous Oddities : 

Miscellaneous Oddities These jobs don’t pay “big bucks” but here they are for conversation’s sake.