9. Restaurant Wait Staff
Usual Rate: $10 – $12 an hour
Working in restaurants sound like such a tedious job, but it is actually one of the best when it comes to compensation. It may require hours of being on your feet, maybe even dealing with hungry, irritated customers, but the pay for this kind of job can go beyond the hourly pay. With tips and free meals, there is a lot of reward to waiting tables a few hours a night.