Conventional wisdom says the more money you earn, the more complex the job, and the harder you have to work. While this may be true for many jobs, believe it or not, some professions are relatively easy and pay excellent wages.
Insurance companies hire claims adjusters to review and assess injury and property damage claims to calculate how much the insurance company should pay. Insurance claims adjusters can earn nearly $65,000 per year.
Another easy, well-paying occupation is a loan officer, with an annual median salary of $63,380. Once a loan application is received, loan officers collect the necessary financial information, verify its accuracy, and evaluate the applicant’s eligibility and capacity to repay the amount requested.
Earning nearly $47,000 a year, these professionals update, maintain, and organize confidential patient health records, ensuring they comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
A little-known but highly-paid career is that of a power plant operator, with a median salary of $94,790 per year. Their duties include equipment operation and maintenance.
Proponents of health and wellness can expect to earn close to $41,000 a year working as a fitness trainer. This is one of the more versatile careers since fitness trainers can work in different environments and train groups of people or individuals of all ages and fitness levels.