Random Rarest Jobs In America (10 items)

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  (#8) Locomotive Firers

  This profession monitors locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.

  There are 960 Locomotive Firers working today earning $47,000.
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  (#3) Geographer

  • Profession

  This job is all about studying, you study nature and use of areas of earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena, human activities within given area, such as ethnic distribution, economic activity, and political organization.

  You do research on physical and climatic aspects of area or region, making direct observation of landforms, climates, soils, plants, and animals within area under study and incorporating available knowledge from related scientific fields, such as physics, geology, oceanography, meteorology, and biology.

  Acts as adviser or consultant to governments and international organizations on subjects, such as economic exploitation of regions and determination of ethnic and natural boundaries between nations or administrative areas. May use surveying equipment or meteorological instruments. May construct and interpret maps, graphs, and diagrams. May specialize in particular branch of cultural geography, such as economic, political, urban, social, or historical geography.

  There are only 960 people employed as geographers, with an average salary of $71,470.
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  (#9) Radio Operator

  The job description is tor receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations they also may repair equipment.

  There are 870 radio operators working, making a median salary of $43,040.
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  (#1) Wood Pattern Maker

  The patterns you see in wood aren't by accident, that is someone's job. 1,540 people are currently employed as a wood pattern maker. These people Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings. They have an average salary of $32,190 a year.
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  (#2) Astronomer

  • Profession

  These guys use the laws of physics and mathematics to learn about the nature of matter and energy throughout the universe, which includes the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Astronomers apply their knowledge to solve problems in navigation, space flight, and satellite communications. They also develop the instruments and techniques needed to observe and collect astronomical data.

  They mostly work in colleges and universities where they do research and teach astronomy. Some work in observatories, planetariums, and museums where they help to explain what is known about the universe to the public. Others are employed by government agencies, such as the U.S. Naval Observatory or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A few work for companies in the aerospace industry.

  There are only 1,430 people employed in this profession and they make an average salary of $104,720. Not too shabby for a science nerd.

  Read more: Astronomer Job Description, Career as an Astronomer, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job - StateUniversity.com http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/386/Astronomer.html#ixzz1jIRU9fSf
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  (#7) Professional Referee

  This person is in charge of watching every aspect of the game to make sure it's played according to the rules. If there is a foul it is this person's job to identify and administer the correct punishment for the foul.

  There are 1,980 referee's currently working making an average of $25,000.

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