Besides the bejeweled crown, Miss America actually does indeed make a pretty nice salary. The winner of the coveted title wins a $50,000 scholarship, but don't worry, first, second, third, and fourth runner-up don't walk away empty-handed. They each respectively receive $25,000,$20,000, $15,000, and $10,000 in scholarship money.

However, the the grand prize winner doesn't just win a nice scholarship payment. According to the Miss America Organization's Office & Public Relations Coordinator Chelsea Mineur, the winner also receives a six-figure salary that will be paid out over the course of the year. 

So, being judged by the the world on national television doesn't seem so bad ... right?