16 Highest Paying Manual Labor Jobs

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10. Machinists and Tool and Die Makers

Average pay: $42,110
These people are responsible for taking control and setting up equipment used in metal parts production. The job needs utmost precision, excellent hand-eye coordination, and technical skills. It only requires a high school diploma and some training, which could make it an easy job to bag. While it is not a dangerous occupation, the workplace is mostly surrounded with hazards.
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