16 Highest Paying Manual Labor Jobs

8. Sheet Metal Workers

Average pay: $45,750

We are continuing our list of highest paying manual labor jobs with sheet metal workers that are tasked to fabricate and install thin metal sheets to be used in heating and air conditioning systems. The job is physically straining, as it requires these workers to bend, squat, lift heavy materials, and stand for long periods of time. Apprenticeship is usually required, which would be well worth it since the occupation has fair wages.