Dirty Jobs That Pay Well

[Maureen Sharib]

Dealing with death, bodily fluids, and foot problems may not be the most pleasant experiences, but if your ick tolerance is pretty high, the pay for these jobs can make it worth getting your hands dirty. Curious about how your own salary stacks up? Compare your salary with those of the eight jobs listed below.

1. Veterinarian Median annual salary*: $73,621
2. Waste Management Engineer Median annual salary: $67,249
3. Trauma Surgeon Median annual salary: $273,160
4. Coroner Median annual salary: $52,072
5. Certified Nurse Midwife Median annual salary: $81,015
6. Podiatrist Median annual salary: $118,665
7. Oil Drill Worker Median annual salary: $55,806
8. Gastroenterologist Median annual salary: $239,622
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