This summer, there is a significant probability that you will be working if you are between the ages of 16 and 24 or currently enrolled in an educational institution. According to the data provided by the Bureau of Labour Statistics for July 2022, 55.3% of young people (defined as those aged 16 to 24) had jobs at that time.
So, practically, what kinds of employment opportunities exist for teenagers? There are probably a good number of professions that fall into the categories you may anticipate, in addition to a few careers you might not have ever considered. Please continue reading to discover teen jobs that pay well. The BLS is the source of information on wages on a national scale.
Restaurant Team Member
Many adolescents take on this kind of employment as part of their "coming of age" ritual. Restaurants are always looking for staff members, but the summer months are often the busiest since children are out of school and many people are on vacation. You should see if any restaurants in your area hire servers, hosts, dishwashers, or cooks for the upcoming summer season.
The possibility of making a big salary, particularly if tips are included in the position you are applying for. However, how much money you make will depend on the activities you are expected to carry out. The typical hourly salary for employees in the food and beverage service industry and associated fields was $12.49 in the previous year.
Warehouse Team Member
Your parents most likely did not work in a warehouse when they were your age. Still, since internet shopping has become such a significant industry over the years, warehouses are actively and aggressively promoting vacancies as wonderful summer jobs for adolescents. This is not conventional teen employment because your parents presumably did not work in a warehouse.
This is not an exciting line of business. You may be cleaning the warehouse, stocking shelves, or organizing things throughout your shift. You may be asked whether you would want to work the night shift. But if you don't want to work with customers, it could be a good fit for you and provide you with some valuable experience for a future career in warehouse management, such as working as a logistician. As you can see, the money isn't that awful of a deal, either. Remember that the median hourly wage for the previous year was $14.58, but given the inflation rate, the chances are good that you'll discover something greater.
Food Delivery
You certainly have the potential to work as a pizza delivery driver. You might also get employment with a meal delivery business such as Grubhub. You should give this a lot of serious thought. To begin, most pizza shops won't employ adolescents to drive and deliver pizzas until they are at least 18 years old, which means that this may not be the best option for you if you are less than that age.
The second thing you should consider is whether or not you plan to put a lot of miles on your vehicle this summer. You should question yourself whether you want to do that. Third, there are sometimes reports in the media concerning delivery drivers who are the victims of robberies. It is possible that your employment is not the safest one available, particularly if you work at night. On the other hand, you may live in a relatively risk-free neighborhood, like being outside, and believe that the benefits more than make up for any of the drawbacks.
Delivery Truck Drivers
This may be decent employment for certain adolescents, but it depends on the company. Getting a job as a teenager under 18 or even 21 might be challenging, but it can be done—the age requirement changes depending on where you're traveling. For example, if you are under 21, operating a commercial vehicle when traveling from one state to another is normally illegal. A local company, such as a drugstore or a furniture shop, may need some assistance with deliveries throughout the summer.
Barista
Coffee is essential for every one of us. If you appreciate the notion of working at a coffeehouse and (possibly) obtaining copious quantities of free or cheap caffeinated and noncaffeinated drinks and food, as well as if you like the energy that is produced when a lengthy queue of customers is clamoring for their preferred beverage, this may be a great career for you.
It is possible that working with other adolescents and earning tips will make the experience much more enjoyable and beneficial for you. And then, when you're a little bit older, like when you're 21 or older, you may want to consider being a bartender because tips can build up to a significant amount of money.
