A List of the Highest Paid Hourly Jobs

A List of the Highest Paid Hourly JobsA List of the Highest Paid Hourly JobsSome people think that jobs that pay by the hour pay less than salaried jobs, but that is not always the case. A number of full-time hourly jobs offer sizeable salaries and good benefits. Many people prefer hourly jobs because they allow for flexibility, and often allow workers to leave their work at the office.Here are 15 of the most popular, high paying hourly jobs. These jobs are some of the most popular hourly jobs today, based on the most common job searches onIndeed.com. The wage data is from the Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2017 estimates.The average incomes listed are the mean hourly wages for each occupation. 01Administrative Assistant / SecretaryCultura/yellowdog / Getty ImagesWaiters and waitresses take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons. They may work in restaurants, bars, hotels, or other food service places. Waiters and waitresses may work parte time or full time. Many waiters work part time, and many work evenings, weekends, and holidays.A waiter earns an average of $10.01/hour directly from their employer, but he or she can earn much more with tips.Average Waiter/Waitress Salary $10.01/hour plus tipsRead MoreRestaurant and Food Service SkillsFood Server Skills ListMore InformationBureau of Labor Statistics - National Employment and Wage Data