10 Fun Jobs That Pay Well for 2023

Caitlyn Moorhead
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Just because work isn’t a word synonymous with play, this doesn’t mean fun jobs don’t exist. It is often the assumption that high-paying jobs and fun careers are mutually exclusive. However, there are many options out there where you can have both. Whether your dreams take you to computer sciences or a cruise ship, it’s time to pursue your passions, and even get paid for them.

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Fun Jobs That Pay Well

When trying to find a job, you shouldn’t limit yourself to what you see on social media or others’ expectations. No matter what line of work you go into, or what job training you have, remember: There is a job out there for everything, which means there is a job out there for everyone. Here are 10 fun jobs that pay an above-average salary.

  1. Marine Biologist

  2. Interior Designer

  3. Video Game Designer

  4. Netflix Tagger

  5. Winemaker

  6. Event Planner

  7. Cruise Director

  8. Graphic Designer

  9. Ethical Hacker

  10. Fashion Designer

1. Marine Biologist

  • Median Annual Salary: $64,650

The dream job of many a 7-year-old can be your reality. Have you ever dreamed of swimming with fish, sharks or dolphins? Being a marine biologist means you can study them up close and personal, and get paid to do it.

2. Interior Designer

  • Median Annual Salary: $60,340

Being an interior designer is great for anyone that has a knack for bringing out the best in a space. If you love working with colors, textures, materials and furniture, interior design might be a fun career worth pursuing.

3. Video Game Designer

  • Median Annual Salary: $78,300

Forget playing video games when you can create them — and get paid really well to do it! If you wanted to stay in the toys and games field but aren’t so technically minded, being a toy designer could be another option — or you could carve out a career as a master Lego builder.

4. Netflix Tagger

  • Median Annual Salary: $52,800

You could get paid a good amount of money to watch Netflix and help categorize their content, all from the comfort of your own home and on your own time.

5. Winemaker

  • Median Annual Salary: $61,485

Winemaking combines the best of creativity and sensory delight for a career that, like any great wine, gets better with age. If the making of the wine isn’t as fun for you as the tasting of the wine, you could always look into becoming a master sommelier.

6. Event Planner

  • Median Annual Salary: $49,470

If you naturally take the reins to plan family get-togethers and office parties — and enjoy doing it — put those skills to work as a professional event planner.

7. Cruise Director

  • Median Annual Salary: $56,787

If event planning sounds like your dream job but you also crave the sea, become a cruise director. You’ll get to coordinate and manage activities while enjoying a life on the ocean aboard a cruise ship.

8. Graphic Designer

  • Median Annual Salary: $50,710

If you love to create graphics and work with different fonts, being a graphic designer is a great option.

9. Ethical Hacker

  • Median Annual Salary: $102,600

Hacking can get you in a lot of trouble, unless you get hired to do it. Companies are always looking for security analysts to find weak spots, and they pay very good money for it.

10. Fashion Designer

  • Median Annual Salary: $77,450

Why shop for clothes when you can design your own instead? Becoming a fashion designer, whether independently or as part of a larger business, is within reach!

Final Take

Work feels less like work when you have a job you love. Take some time to truly consider your personality and the things you love to do. Chances are that there is a job out there that is perfect for you and your income needs.

FAQ

  • What is the most enjoyable career?

    • The happiest job or most enjoyable career for you is completely subjective. It depends on what you love to do and what skill sets you have. Some of the more popular jobs considered to be enjoyable include:

    • – Park Ranger

    • – Video Game Player

    • – Brewmaster

    • – Netflix Tagger

    • – Marine Biologist

    • – Cruise Director

    • – Event Planner

    • – Graphic Designer

  • What is the easiest job that pays a lot?

    • There are high-paying jobs that don't require a master's degree or extensive training including:

    • – Animal care or dog walking

    • – Flight attendant

    • – Housesitter

    • – Babysitter

Brandy Woodfolk contributed to the reporting for this article.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 10 Fun Jobs That Pay Well for 2023

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