7. Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators
Average Salary: $ 61,110
Oil drilling plans might be designed by petroleum engineers but they are actually put to action by the operators. Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators control the whole process of drilling oil. The high compensation which makes it a best paying blue collar job in the US is mostly due to the high risks involved and hopefuls of joining trade are required to have prior good health and pass a drug test.
