Evening jobs are common in a number of business professions.
There are a number of job opportunities that offer an evening shift and pay a salary that offers a comfortable standard of living. An evening job may be defined as starting the workday at 5 p.m. or later. Some businesses merely need staff to handle evening hours of operation, while others operate 24 hours a day, and are often willing to pay a premium for those willing to take the "graveyard shift."
Registered Nurse
Hospitals need registered nurses on staff at every hour since patients must be cared for around the clock. While most of the patients will likely be sleeping during the evening hours, registered nurses working the graveyard shift typically have a higher salary than their day shift counterparts, as much as $1,200 more per year, according to an online article from Forbes.
Pharmacist
Certain 24-hour drug stores, medical offices, and hospitals have pharmacies that operate those same hours or stay open late into the night. Pharmacists generally make an annual salary of $113,515 to $115,877, according to Salary.com. Those on the evening shift can expect a two to 10 percent increase in salary compared to day shift workers, according to the Forbes article.
Police Officer
Police officers, who are charged with protecting and helping people and enforcing the law, are also on duty at all hours of the day. They can make an annual salary of $50,000 or more with the proper amount of training and years of experience. Night shift officers can expect about a two to 10 percent increase in salary compared to those who work days, according to the Forbes article.
Bartender
Bartenders mix and serve drinks, so it makes sense that tending bar would be more lucrative in the evening hours, when most people choose to imbibe. Bartenders' salaries vary depending on location and the type of venue, but tending bar can be a well paying job, particularly for those in metro areas and at high-end restaurants or hotels. According to SabarSchool.com, bartenders at the latter can earn as much as $18 per hour (about $37,440 a year between salary and tips).
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