National average salary: $30,082 per yearPrimary duties: Also known as personal stylists, fashion consultants assist clients with selecting clothing and accessories that enhance their images. They advise clients about selecting flattering clothing, and they help clients choose outfits for events such as business conferences,
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holidays or travel. Personal stylists also research designers and shop for clothing and accessories in stores and online.
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2. Radio announcer
National average salary: $36,442 per yearPrimary duties: Also known as disc jockeys (DJs), radio announcers provide music, news and commentary during live broadcasts for radio stations. They decide on topics of discussion, select music to play during their shows and interview guests or moderate panels during the broadcasts.
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When presenting news, sports, weather or traffic, they typically read scripts. Radio announcers may also appear at their station's promotional events.
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3. Brewmaster
National average salary: $39,205 per yearPrimary duties: Brewmasters oversee beer production for breweries. They have an advanced understanding of the brewing process, and they often experiment with new ingredients and techniques. They research customer demands and industry trends to develop innovative and unique
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beers. Many brewmasters have chemistry or engineering backgrounds and begin pursuing this career by brewing beer at home, volunteering at a local brewery and tasting a wide range of beers.
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4. Pet groomer
National average salary: $41,105 per yearPrimary duties: Pet groomers help owners by bathing pets, trimming and styling their fur and cutting their nails. Most pet groomers provide services for dogs, but some also groom other types of pets. They may work in pet boarding facilities, pet stores or veterinary offices,
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or they may provide services in pet owners' homes.
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5. Novelist
National average salary: $44,276 per yearPrimary duties: Novelists write books that tell fictional stories. They come up with ideas for novels, develop storylines, create characters and research story elements to ensure accuracy. Novelists pitch story ideas to publishers and work with editors to improve their writing. Some novelists
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specialize in certain types of stories, such as historical novels or fantasy books.
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6. Race car driving instructor
National average salary: $45,458 per yearPrimary duties: Race car driving instructors teach students how to operate specially equipped vehicles on race tracks. They show students how to operate vehicles, how to drive around the track while maintaining high speeds and how to use the safety mechanisms.
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Race car driving instructors may work with students at all skill levels, from those who want to become competitive drivers to those seeking entertainment.
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7. Food critic
National average salary: $47,707 per yearPrimary duties: Food critics taste and analyze food and write about their impressions for magazines, newspapers, websites and other media outlets. Some food critics share their opinions verbally on TV or radio. They discuss the flavor of food, the presentation of dishes, the restaurant's service
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and the venue's atmosphere. Food critics also have an advanced understanding of cooking and baking techniques, the history of various cuisines and current food trends.
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8. Event planner
National average salary: $48,494 per yearPrimary duties: Event planners organize galas, weddings, conferences, meetings, conventions and other events for individuals and companies. They research venues, design interior and exterior spaces and seek out vendors to provide lighting, seating and other needs. Event planners also
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contract performers to entertain guests and hire caterers to provide meals, snacks and beverages for events.
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9. Sommelier
National average salary: $56,687 per yearPrimary duties: Sommeliers serve as wine experts, and they recommend and serve bottles of wine to restaurant patrons. They research wines to learn about the type of grapes included, the vineyard that produced the bottle and the vintage or year each bottle was produced.
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Sommeliers understand how wines pair with different foods, and they recommend appropriate bottles that meet customers' taste preferences.
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10. Race car mechanic
National average salary: $58,341 per yearPrimary duties: Race car mechanics test and repair vehicles to prepare them for races. They test engines, replace filters, check fluids, change tires and confirm that systems work properly. Race car mechanics typically check cars before and during short stops in the midst of races,
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when they must work as rapidly as possible.
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11. Video game designer
National average salary: $75,219 per yearPrimary duties: Video game designers develop and test games on computers and gaming systems. They work with teams to develop compelling storylines, design appealing user interfaces and construct objectives that incentivize players. They use coding languages to create
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instructions for computers and gaming systems to follow. Video game designers also test their games and fix the problems and errors they identify.
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12. Voice-over artist
National average salary: $77,929 per yearPrimary duties: Voice-over artists provide narration and dialogue for animated films, documentaries, TV and radio commercials, audiobooks and other types of media. They may voice animated characters, narrate plots or contribute to storylines. Voice-over artists typically read scripts and
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speak into microphones, and they may add emotion or use accents to enhance the story.