Summary
A report by Resume Now reveals that some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States do not pay high salaries. Occupations like truck driving and construction work have high fatality rates but offer relatively low wages compared to other risky jobs such as aircraft piloting, which pay much more.
Key Facts
- Dangerous jobs in the U.S. often do not pay high salaries.
- Truck drivers face nearly 1,000 fatalities a year and earn around $57,440.
- Construction workers have a high fatality rate of 318 and earn about $46,050.
- Other risky, low-paying jobs include grounds maintenance, agricultural work, and freight moving.
- Farmers and ranchers experienced 171 fatalities but earned around $87,980.
- Aircraft pilots and flight engineers earn about $198,100 with a fatality count of 62.
- High-risk jobs like logging and fishing do not always provide premium pay.
- The report used data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
