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 Her blood isn't compatible with anyone else's. Rubio says the fate of Iran's conversion facility is what matters. Iran's supreme leader makes first public comments since ceasefire. Some of the most explosive Diddy allegations are dropped. Report an error