Parker Schnabel: ~ $8 Million
Parker Schnabel struck gold while literally mining for gold! The reality show star, who we love from his show Gold Rush, took over the mining operations after learning the trade from his grandfather and his mining company Big Nugget in Alaska. Taking calculated risks and bold decisions worked well for the 26 year old.
By the end of the fifth season of his show, Parker was able to mine more than 3,350 ounces of gold, which, as per estimates, got him over $3.7 million! While his current reality show, Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail gives him steady income, Parker is able to put money into his savings account as he is not a big spender, lives in a modest home and drives an inexpensive red truck.