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Highest-paying occupations
Ranked by published annual median wage. Missing BLS medians are not ranked.
| Rank | Occupation | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $482,700 | Not published |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $437,890 | 680 |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | $355,970 | 230 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $341,430 | 420 |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 | 500 |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $310,440 | 2,430 |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $292,170 | 3,050 |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $291,350 | Not published |
| 9 | Pediatric Surgeons | $288,930 | Not published |
| 10 | Cardiologists | $286,540 | Not published |
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | $285,010 | 9,730 |
| 12 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $253,870 | 390 |
| 13 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $228,870 | 740 |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $226,710 | 670 |
| 15 | Neurologists | $222,120 | 140 |
| 16 | Natural Sciences Managers | $207,030 | 10,040 |
| 17 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 | 920 |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,460 | 34,470 |
| 19 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $201,840 | 290 |
| 20 | Pediatricians, General | $201,560 | 1,280 |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $199,110 | 32,510 |
| 22 | Psychiatrists | $194,070 | 1,290 |
| 23 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $180,640 | 4,540 |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $180,040 | 13,510 |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $174,980 | 2,420 |
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