Money | Forbes Surprising Jobs That Earn 6 Figures Elevator repairmen make the list By Dustin Lushing Posted Aug 5, 2012 8:52 AM CDT Copied The highest-paid 10% of elevator repairers make over $100,000 per year. (Shutterstock) It's not just investment bankers, doctors, and the Waltons who earn sizable salaries. Forbes has compiled a list of 20 surprising occupations that pay out more than $100,000, at least for those in the top 10% of their professions. A sampling: Makeup artists for theatrical and performance ($120,050 for top earners) Technical writers of manuals, instructions ($102,250) Gaming managers at casinos ($116,840) Transportation safety inspectors for freight, etc. ($110,210) Elevator installers and repairers ($105,750) Click for the full list. Read These Next Keith Urban interview ends after Nicole Kidman question. Who added bill's proposed tax on clean energy? No one knows. Sean Combs jury reaches a decision on all charges. Bryan Kohberger has admitted his guilt. Report an error