The Least Common Careers in America

Clock and Timer Precision Technicians as well as Furnace and Kiln Repair Technicians made the list!

People talk about the most common jobs in America a lot, as well as 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.

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