4. Railroad Workers
Average pay: $55,180
Up next in our list of highest paying manual labor jobs are railroad workers that include everyone working there like engineers and yardmasters. It could also include locomotive engineers who are in charge of brakes and signals. Several months of training is required for these jobs. Working hours might vary, and there might be overtime needed when problems arise. These workers can also work on support activities for the rail to ensure safe transportation for its passengers.
