12. Diesel mechanic
Average annual salary: $46,710
If the first association to the word “diesel” is the famous fashion brand, just skip this section. If not, you’ve come to the right place. What does diesel mechanics do? Well, lots of things. Diesel mechanics inspect, maintain and repair diesel engines for private garages, car dealerships or repair shops. Normally you will find a diesel engine in large trucks, bulldozers, cranes and some cars. If you aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, this is the job for you. Of course, you’ll be using a computer software a lot, too.