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What are the Weirdest Jobs?

Skill uniqueness versus average salary. Unlike occupations, the most unique skills carry a salary premium. Workers with rare, hard-to-replace skills are paid more to compensate for the risk of limited transferability.

The weirdest professions in the world, and what they pay for their weirdness

Skill uniqueness versus average salary. Unlike occupations, the most unique skills carry a salary premium. Workers with rare, hard-to-replace skills are paid more to compensate for the risk of limited transferability. Source: Revelio Labs.
Figure 5. Skill uniqueness versus average salary. Unlike occupations, the most unique skills carry a salary premium. Workers with rare, hard-to-replace skills are paid more to compensate for the risk of limited transferability. Source: Revelio Labs, December 2021

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