5 high-paying jobs for adrenaline junkies

Some people just like to live dangerously.

But what outlets do adrenaline junkies have when it comes to their careers? Are there any occupations out there that provide a rush akin to the one you get jumping out of an airplane or swimming with sharks?

Business Insider recently checked with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out.

Writing for the BLS, Elka Torpey breaks down the top "high intensity careers" — splitting up the list into jobs designed to protect the public, occupations devoted to saving lives, and careers that feature danger and adventure.

These are five gigs that promise heart-pounding excitement and uncertainty with a median pay over $50,000 a year:

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