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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 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $597,740 | 120 |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $491,230 | 300 |
| 3 | Radiologists | $471,650 | 360 |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $468,210 | 240 |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | $400,070 | 50 |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,810 | 100 |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 | 740 |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $272,680 | 320 |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $258,020 | 1,980 |
| 10 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,370 | 40 |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $207,000 | 50 |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $170,370 | 420 |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $158,470 | 140 |
| 14 | Chief Executives | $151,950 | 1,700 |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | 420 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $147,220 | 180 |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,820 | 1,100 |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | $138,010 | 160 |
| 19 | Sales Engineers | $135,260 | 40 |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $133,430 | 2,260 |
| 21 | Chemical Engineers | $129,210 | 160 |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $128,990 | 390 |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $128,610 | 1,080 |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 | 2,550 |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $124,940 | 3,640 |
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