I personally knew longshoremen who were making close to $300k working as clerks in an office (this was about 15 years ago, so adjust for inflation). Clerks were

I personally knew longshoremen who were making close to $300k working as clerks in an office (this was about 15 years ago, so adjust for inflation). Clerks were the most coveted job that senior longshoremen wanted since you sat in an AC office away from any danger and made top dollar.