7 Jobs That Pay More Than $20 An Hour
You can easily land a job making $20 or more per hour. Yes, I’m serious.
There are so many jobs out there that pay right around minimum wage, but there is absolutely no reason that you have to settle for less than your worth!
It just requires you to be a little bit proactive and creative in your job search.
Now, some of these jobs require that you invest a little time.
I’m not talking about years of college.
You may need to earn a certificate or have just a little bit of life experience for certain jobs.
Don’t get me wrong. There are definitely jobs that don’t require any kind of special certificate or training.
Check these jobs out, and see if you are 1) Interested in them, and 2) Able to perform the job functions required to earn the big bucks.
7 Jobs That Pay $20 Or More Per Hour
1. Freelance Photographer
Average Salary – $43,850
Of course, this requires you to own a camera, be familiar with how it functions, and have a creative eye for capturing that perfect shot.
You also have to spend a little time building a portfolio and maybe a little bit of a client base.
BUT, if you are willing to put in the work, this just might be the perfect job that you’ve been looking for.
2. Proofreader
Average Salary – $48,500
Being a proofreader requires that you have a bit of knowledge of the written word.
That means you have to have a knack for finding mistakes — either in spelling, context, comma placement, or correct word usage.
Was English your favorite subject in school? Do you obsess over the Oxford Comma and the difference between words like “there,” “their,” and “they’re?” This job might be right up your alley.
3. Website Developer
Average Salary – $61,048
You might be thinking, “Web developers go to school and have degrees.”
There are definitely people out there who have gone to school for website development, but it’s not a requirement for landing a job developing websites.
You just have to have experience — school or life — in coding and computer languages and maybe just a touch of creativity.
4. Freelance Writer
Average Salary – $51,251
There are SO many different avenues that freelance writers can choose to take.
They can write for publications including websites, blogs, magazines, and newspapers.
If you have the time and the desire, maybe you can work on that novel that’s been rolling around in your head.
You can also choose to ghost write articles or books. That’s a fun, well-paying gig if you can find it!
5. Route Driver
Average Salary – $56,946
You pretty much just have to have a valid driver’s license, and a relatively clean driving record.
As a route driver you will transport items safely from one location to another.
Sometimes route drivers will deliver packages, and sometimes they are in charge of stocking products at retail locations.
A few examples of companies you might work for as a route driver include UPS, FedEx, PepsiCo, Amazon, Krispy Kreme, and Cintas.
6. Plumber
Average Salary – $59,600
If you have ever grabbed a wrench and fixed a leaky faucet or cleared a pipe, you are on track to being a plumber.
Obviously, plumbers fix plumbing issues — toilets, sinks, etc.
A good entry level plumber can expect to START at about $24 per hour!
7. Handyman
Average Salary – $78,800
A handyman is basically a maintenance worker. They fix things that are broken, keeping residences or businesses in working order.
If you are a wiz at fixing things around the house that break, this just might be the job for you!
