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\"thankless<\/a>Almost everybody thinks they’re underpaid for what they do. But in reality, there are a handful of select jobs where this claim is especially true.<\/p>\n

Many years ago, I compiled a list of the 10 most underpaid jobs<\/a>. The provocative list was a collection of occupations that I felt were grossly under-compensated considering their overall contribution to society; jobs like trauma scene clean-up workers and electrical linemen.<\/p>\n

And I still continue to get the occasional nastygram from disgruntled people wondering how I could ever leave their<\/em><\/strong> job off my list.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I’ve compiled another list of jobs that aren’t usually well-compensated, but in many cases people sign-up for anyway — sometimes because it’s the only job available. Don’t laugh; this may be truer than ever now that the economy has taken a decided turn for the worse.<\/p>\n

Of course, I’m sure many of you are eagerly waiting to see if your job made it here this time. So without further ado, here are ten more under-appreciated low-paying jobs, ranked by their median salary according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n

Roofers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$50,970
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> It’s bad enough having to work high above the ground, on sloped and slippery surfaces, in all types of weather conditions, including the stifling heat of summer. Even worse, roofing is one of the most dangerous professions<\/a> in America, with an annual fatality rate ten times greater than the overall workforce. For this, they get little more than $23 per hour.<\/p>\n

School Bus Drivers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$45,830
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> School bus drivers require a unique mix of incredible patience, concentration and driving skills. It can’t be easy driving a large clumsy school bus and maneuvering it into tight spaces with dozens of kids constantly screaming behind you. Considering all the responsibility that they have, school bus drivers perform their jobs admirably day-in and day-out for a relative pittance.<\/p>\n

Slaughterers & Meat Packers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$38,960
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> If it weren’t for these guys doing all the dirty work, I’d probably be a vegetarian<\/a>. I suspect a large number of you reading this would be too.<\/p>\n

Nursing Aids, Orderlies & Attendants<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$37,700
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Being a nurse’s assistant often requires a cast-iron stomach and entails very long hours with sometimes-grumpy and uncooperative patients. Job duties include changing bedpans, inserting catheters, giving sponge baths, and providing other general care and comfort to the sick and injured on a daily basis. It’s one of the most under-appreciated jobs in the world.<\/p>\n

Deep Sea Fishermen<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$35,520
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Anybody who has watched the Deadliest Catch on Discovery knows how dangerous deep sea fishing is. In fact, it is by far the most dangerous job in America; 60 times deadlier compared to the overall workforce. Among other perils, fishermen risk being dragged overboard after being snagged by hooks, or swept out to sea in bad weather. Think about that next time you pop some fish sticks in the oven.<\/p>\n

Couriers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$35,000
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> No.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> My mother-in-law was a courier and I saw how it can be a demanding job — especially if you’re responsible for delivering time-sensitive material in large metropolitan areas with heavy traffic. And while professional drivers have the ninth most dangerous job in America, it’s hard to argue they’re underpaid when there are so many people willing and able to do the job. (Sorry, Mom.)<\/p>\n

Telemarketers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$34,480
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> No.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Telemarketers; you either hate ’em … or don’t own a phone. In fact, I have yet to meet a person who has complained about not<\/em><\/strong> getting enough calls from telemarketers. I imagine most telemarketers get an earful several times a day from irate people who don’t appreciate being cold-called at dinner time — or any other time for that matter. Why anyone would be a telemarketer is a mystery to me. It certainly ain’t for the pay.<\/p>\n

Childcare Workers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$32,050
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Despite the importance and responsibility tied to the job, a Wall Street Journal<\/em> survey found that child care workers ranked 186th out of 200 professions based on income, working environment, stress, physical demands and job outlook. In fact, the median salary of the average childcare worker equates to an hourly rate that’s less than what many babysitters get paid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maids & Housekeepers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$31,000
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> No.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Most maid and housekeeper jobs are neither glamorous or lucrative, but it’s a noble profession. Unfortunately, because there is no shortage of people who are both willing and able to do the job \u2013 just as there is no shortage of pizza delivery drivers<\/a> \u2013 housekeepers’ wages will always remain woefully depressed. That’s Economics 101.<\/p>\n

Ambulance Drivers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Median salary: <\/strong>$29,600
\nDo I think they’re underpaid?<\/strong> Yes.
\nWhy they’re underpaid (or not):<\/strong> Talk about a high-pressure job; ambulance drivers are almost always working in life-or-death situations. Many are trained as emergency medical technicians. The job is both physically and emotionally demanding, and usually requires an irregular work schedule. For $15 per hour it hardly seems worth it.<\/p>\n

So that’s it, folks. And if I once again left your job off the list, don’t despair because, believe it or not … the grass usually isn’t<\/em><\/strong> greener on the other side of the fence.<\/p>\n

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