The 10 Least Common Jobs in America

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People talk about the most common jobs in America . . . the industries that are the most in-demand . . . and the gigs that pay the most.

Now, there’s a list of the LEAST common jobs in America. Here they are . . . along with the number of people employed in them, and the average salaries:

1. Wood Patternmakers . . . 260 employed . . . $52,330

2. Clock and Timer Precision Technicians . . . 400 . . . $52,840

3. Farm Labor Contractors . . . 460 . . . $51,400

4. Furnace and Kiln Repair Technicians . . . 540 . . . $49,900

5. Prosthodontists . . . 570 . . . $240,750. That’s a big salary, and there’s a reason for that. A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating complex dental and facial matters.

6. Wood Model Makers . . . 590 . . . $52,510

7. Private Cooks . . . 740 . . . $49,790

8. Dredge Operators . . . 940 . . . $53,700. They remove sand, gravel, and stuff to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

9. Industrial Psychologists . . . 1,030 . . . $154,380. These are psychologists who focus on dynamics in the workplace.

10. Pediatric Surgeons . . . 1,180 . . . $449,320

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