You might think you’re dedicated to your job because you always turn up on time and never complain when it’s your turn to tidy up the staffroom.
However, some US workers actually put their lives at risk when they go to work every day. Now that’s serious dedication.
Recent figures released by the Bureau of Labour Statistics found that there are nine industries which are significantly more deadly than others.
You might presume that these dangerous roles come with an impressive salary. Sadly, that is not always the case.
Here are the 9 deadliest jobs in America and what they pay.
9. Fishing workers
8. Refuse collectors
Fatalities in 2016: 31
Fatal work injury rate: 34.1 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $37,690
7. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
Fatalities in 2016: 75
Fatal work injury rate: 55.5 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $86,260
6. Loggers
5. Roofers
Fatalities in 2016: 101
Fatal work injury rate: 48.6 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $42,080
4. Construction workers
Fatalities in 2016: 134
Fatal work injury rate: 18.0 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $37,890
3. Grounds maintenance workers
Fatalities in 2016: 217
Fatal work injury rate: 17.4 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $28,010
2. Farmers
Fatalities in 2016: 260
Fatal work injury rate: 23.1 per 100,000 workers
Average wage: $27,810
1. Driving sales workers and truck drivers
Fatalities in 2016: 918
Fatal work injury rate: 24.7 per 100,000 workers