CBS MarketWatch lists the 10 most overpaid jobs in the U.S:
10) Wedding photographers - Photographers earn a average of $1,900 for a wedding.
9) Major airline pilots - Senior captains earn as much as $250,000.
8) West Coast longshoremen - West Coast dockworkers will earn an average of $112,000.
7) Skycaps at major airports - At the busiest metro airports pull in $70,000 to $100,000 a year plus tips.
6) Real estate agents selling high-end homes - In affluent areas can pull down $200,000-plus.
5) Motivational speakers and ex-politicians on the lecture circuit - Bill Clinton earned $9.5 million for 60 speeches last year.
4) Orthodontists - Orthodontists earn a median $350,000.
3) CEOs of poorly performing companies - These long-time losers draw multimillion-dollar severance packages as a reward for their failed stewardship.
2) Washed-up pro athletes in long-term contracts - Those who sign long-term contracts after a few strong years and then find their talents vanish reap unconscionable sums of money.
1) Mutual-fund managers - Stock-fund managers can easily earn $500,000 to $1 million a year including bonuses.
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