Top 10: Highest-Paying Jobs In The U.S.
You might think that in order to make the big bucks, you have to get involved in the glamor professions, such as acting or professional athletics. However, you might be surprised to learn that none of those professions made the top 10 or even the top 25 list of highest-paying jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
No.10 – Air traffic controller
Median salary: $109,220
Training time: 9 years
No.9 – Marketing manager
Median salary: $110,000
Training time: 4 to 6 years
No.8 – Lawyers and judges
Median salary: $113,000
Training time: 7 years
No.7 – Computer and information systems manager
Median salary: $113,700
Training time: 4 to 8 years
No.6 – Natural sciences manager
Median salary: $114,600
Training time: 6 years
No.5 – Engineering manager
Median salary: $117,000
Training time: 6 to 7 years
No.4 – Dentist
Median salary: $145,320
Training time: 8 years
No.3 – Psychiatrist
Median salary: $179,195
Training time: 10 to 14 years
No.2 – CEO
Median salary: $217,770
Training time: Varies
No.1 – Medical professional
Median average salary: $251,520
Training time: 10 to 15 years
