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Whether you are a student, pursuing Barista FIRE, are looking for a better work-life balance, have limited availability to work, or just need to make some extra cash, a part time job could be what you need to make ends meet. We compiled this list of the highest paying part time jobs in the United States to help you decide what job is best for you.
As a note, this list only includes traditional, W-2 employment that does not require a college degree. We are purposely excluding all freelance jobs due to the high variance in income and jobs that require a college degree because we want this list to be available to everyone (also because some careers, such as part-time accounts, are obviously paid well). Also, all salaries listed here as per Indeed.com.
1.Barista
Average Salary: $14.28/hr base plus tips
What They Do:
Whether at your local cafe, coffee house, or at national chains such as Starbucks or Dunkin’ Doughnuts, baristas are always hard at work. The barista’s job is to make drinks, take orders, prepare food, handle transactions, and engage with customers.
What You Need To Get Started:
A food service certification or food handlers card may be required. Check with your local health department for more details.
2.Bartender
Average Salary: $16.25/hr plus tips
What They Do:
Bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers. They are also responsible for handling cash and card transactions, verifying customer age and identification, providing customer service, and general cleaning and maintenance in their work area.
What You Need To Get Started:
A food service certification or food handlers card may be required. Check with your local health department for more details. Additionally, a license to serve alcohol is needed.
3.Warehouse Worker
Average Salary: $21.35/hr
What They Do:
Warehouse workers are responsible for several tasks including, but not limited to, processing incoming and outgoing orders, stocking and restocking shelves, preparing outgoing orders, and general organization of the warehouse.
What You Need To Get Started:
N/A. Some employers may require a high school diploma
4.Line and Prep Cook
Average Salary: $15.73/hr
What They Do:
Line and Prep Cooks prepare food and supplies for the various dishes on the restaurant’s menu. Most notably they prepare ingredient sand simple dishes.
What You Need To Get Started:
A food service certification or food handlers card may be required. Check with your local health department for more details.
5.Landscaper
Average Salary: $18.85/hr
What They Do:
Landscapers provide full service to their clients’ outdoor areas including grass, hedge, trees, and bushes. This includes moving, planting, trimming, edging, pruning, and weeding to name a few.
What You Need To Get Started:
N/A. Some employers may require a high school diploma
6.Real Estate Agent
Average Salary: $24.26/hr
What They Do:
Real estate agents assist their clients in purchasing new properties and selling their current properties. Agents also need to be knowledgeable about the terms and lingo of the industry, current market conditions, and the overall process that come with buying and selling properties.
What You Need To Get Started:
Both a high school diploma and a real estate license are required. Check your state for state specific requirements
7.Fitness Instructor
Average Salary: $27.06/hr
What They Do:
Fitness instructors are responsible for creating exercise plans for their clients, leading group workout and exercise classes, and maintain client safety.
What You Need To Get Started:
Most employers require a high school diploma
8.Life Guard
Average Salary: $14.60/hr
What They Do:
Lifeguards are responsible for overseeing bodies of water to ensure safety and to enforce rules.
What You Need To Get Started:
You will need to be CPR certified and some employers require a high school diploma
9. Bank Teller
Average Salary: $16.94/hr
What They Do:
Bank tellers are responsible for assisting customers with completing banking transactions. They are also responsible for cash management and overall customer service and satisfaction.
What You Need To Get Started:
Most employers require a high school diploma and/or administer a skills test
10. Delivery Driver
Average Salary: $13.64/hr plus tips
What They Do:
Delivery drivers ensure proper product delivery to customers. The may also be required to load products for deliveries, plan delivery routes, and handle cash transactions.
What You Need To Get Started:
A non-expired driver’s license
Conclusion
If you are looking for part time work, you do not have to settle for lower pay. This is a small list of well-paid part time positions, but if you have any certifications or specializations, there are even more options available to you.
Have another suggestion for a job that we left off? Let us know in the comments below!