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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Garbage Collector, Elevator Operator And More: 9 Surprising Occupations That Pay More Than $40K Yearly

Nine unexpected high-paying jobs, like HVAC techs and funeral managers, offer over $75K yearly, highlighting lesser-known lucrative career paths. (Credit: Pexels)

Good news for job seekers: high-paying positions are available in unexpected industries - and you don't need a college degree or formal training for most of it!

In June, many were surprised when Walmart announced its new salary program, allowing store managers to earn up to $128,000 after pay and bonus adjustments take effect next month. Online users reacted with similar surprise this summer when news broke that UPS drivers are projected to earn an average of $170,000 annually in the coming years.

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