Axed today / Alternate Options with high 5 digits pay (or over 6 digits)

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• ($100K+) Train Conductor: Operates trains, follows strict rules, high responsibility, earns well with experience and overtime

• ($100K+) Railroad Signal Maintainer: Installs and maintains track signals; requires technical training, pays well

• ($100K+) Machine Operator: Runs industrial machinery; overtime or programming boosts pay past $100K

• ($100K+) Plant Operator: Oversees manufacturing operations, especially lucrative in oil & gas industries

• ($177K) Air Traffic Controller: Directs aircraft, high stress, no degree but strict age/training limits, high pay

• ($100K+) Union Electrician: Journeyman or foreman level in strong union areas often earns $100K+

• ($130K–$160K) Truck Driver: CDL with experience and long hours (or hazmat cert) yields six-figure incomes

• ($100K+) Real Estate Sign Installer: Puts out directional signs for open houses, can scale into a full business

• ($100K+) Automotive Technician: Diagnoses and repairs complex vehicle systems, not just parts swapping

• ($100K+) Social Media Manager: Manages brand content online, self-taught with proof of results

• ($100K+) Tech Sales Representative: Commission-based, can exceed $100K with strong sales performance

• ($100K+) Construction Worker: Skilled trades like framing or finish carpentry pay very well over time

• ($100K+) UPS Driver: Top-tier pay after multi-year progression; union benefits included

• ($100K+) Oil & Gas Industry Worker: Field jobs like rigging, inspection, and fitting pay six figures easily

• ($140K–$160K) Police Officer: In CA and similar states, pay with OT can push well past $100K

• ($100K+) HVAC Technician: Installs and repairs heating/cooling systems, high demand, good hourly rate

• ($100K+) Casino Dealer: Tips + base pay in busy casinos can reach or exceed $100K

• ($100K+) Mail Carrier: With overtime, some USPS carriers make over $100K

• ($100K+) Building Automation Technician: Installs smart building controls; low voltage systems + programming

• ($100K+) Elevator Repair Technician: Union trade, great pay, high safety focus, steady demand

• ($100K+) Flight Dispatcher: Coordinates flight logistics, paid training, no degree needed, solid salary

• ($100K+) TV/Movie Production Crew: Roles like grips or gaffers often pay six figures with union and hours

• ($100K+) Bartender: High-end bars or busy cities yield six-figure income via tips

• ($100K–$120K+) Facilities Manager: Oversees building repairs and services, often earns bonuses

• ($150K) Custom Cabinet Business Owner: Owns a woodworking company, sets salary, works luxury homes

• ($100K+) Medical Imaging Equipment Technician: Installs/repairs CT/MRI machines, paid training, high earnings

• ($100K+) Plumbing Contractor: Licensed plumber or business owner can earn well over $100K

• ($100K+) Sprinkler Fitter: Installs fire protection systems, often unionized and well-compensated

• ($100K+) USPS Custodian: Long-tenured roles with OT and benefits can exceed $100K

• ($100K+) Tattoo Artist: Highly skilled artists in busy shops or private studios can clear six figures

• ($100K+) Industrial Hygienist: Monitors workplace safety, $100K+ with years of field experience

• ($170K+) Clinical Pharma Manufacturing Technician: Operates equipment, earns bonuses/OT, little formal education

Anything in Construction pays well, probably six digits or more. You'd need a few years but you'll get there. I know a couple of plumbers and they prettymuch charge whatever they wantt.

Carpenter, cabinet installation, electric car repair, etc.

Crane Operators, Roofing, Concrete, Anything on Boats, Sales roles (many require degrees tho), you can go solo on tech roles on your own schedule (dont accept work with weekend work requirements), etc. Build a testing tool and sell it (easier said than done but now with AI you can do it much faster).