8. Electrician
Average annual salary: $56,650
Imagine the surprise when a customer opens the door of their home to you. Jokes aside, you can work almost anywhere: factories, construction sites, business or home. Being your own boss is one of the perks – one in 10 electricians is self-employed. As for the hazards, you should be extra careful. Electricians make up for about 7% of total deaths in the building trades.
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