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11 Boring Jobs That Secretly Pay $105,000+ (And Are Hiring) - Plus 13 Other Things to TryRemote Jobs For You • Ames, Iowa, United States
11 Boring Jobs That Secretly Pay $105,000+ (And Are Hiring) - Plus 13 Other Things to Try

11 Boring Jobs That Secretly Pay $105,000+ (And Are Hiring) - Plus 13 Other Things to Try

Remote Jobs For You • Ames, Iowa, United States
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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The Boring Jobs That Quietly Pay $105,000+ Some of the best-paying careers arent flashy or high-profile

and thats exactly why theyre worth a closer look. These stable, in-demand roles combine strong salaries with solid growth potential, even if they dont sound exciting at first glance. Here are 11 jobs where boring pays off big:

Administrative Services and Facilities Manager: $106,880 Construction Manager: $106,980 Computer and Information Systems Manager: $171,200 Database Administrator and Architect: $123,100 Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer: $106,580 Actuary: $125,770 Architectural and Engineering Manager: $167,740 Natural Sciences Manager: $161,180 Air Traffic Controller: $144,580 Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer: $106,950 Sales Engineer: $121,520 Why These Roles Matter Each of these careers offers long-term security and above-average pay without requiring fame, constant travel, or extreme hours. Many are essential behind-the-scenes roles that keep industries running smoothly

and because theyre less glamorous, competition can be lower while demand stays high.
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11 Boring Jobs That Secretly Pay $105,000+ (And Are Hiring) - Plus 13 Other Things to Try • Ames, Iowa, United States

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