Makeup Artist
Average annual salary for top 10 percent of workers: $102,450
Average annual salary: $50,980
Makeup Artists are integral to the entertainment industry, and we know that arena generates big bucks for the national economy. Many top paying makeup artists work independently or for a theater company, and are concentrated in New York and California.
Casino Manager
Average annual salary for top 10 percent of workers: $116,070
Average annual salary: $73,940
Well, this is kind of a no-brainer, right? It’s just not something many people would think of when looking for high paying careers. It’s definitely not a career for the faint of heart as you’ll be overseeing a high stakes business. Surprisingly, Yahoo.com points out that the highest paid managers are not in Las Vegas but in Pennsylvania.
Requirements: Gambling experience as a dealer and knowledge of the casino industry.
