Unusual Jobs That Actually Pay Well

1. Bingo Manager

Annual median salary: $56,593

This may sound like a silly position, but it’s a real job, and it’s surprisingly challenging. While you don’t need a traditional college degree, you do need experience — usually to the tune of 5 years. The Bingo Manager is responsible for jackpots, payouts, complaints, general issues, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Would you want to be the one responsible for calming down angry Bingo-players? For 50 grand, you might reconsider.