10 Highest Paying Jobs in the U.S.

Surgeons and Physicians:

Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) Salary: Median annual wage of $409,665

Dentists:

Education: Dental degree (DMD or DDS) Salary: Median annual wage of $159,200

Pharmacists:

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Salary: Median annual wage of $128,710

Petroleum Engineers:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field Salary: Median annual wage of $137,720

Marketing Managers:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; some positions may require an MBA Salary: Median annual wage of $142,170

IT Managers:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; often an MBA is preferred Salary: Median annual wage of $151,150

Natural Sciences Managers:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific field; a Ph.D. is often preferred Salary: Median annual wage of $137,940

Financial Managers:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; often an MBA is preferred Salary: Median annual wage of $134,180

Architectural and Engineering Managers:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA may be preferred Salary: Median annual wage of $149,530

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers:

Education: Commercial pilot's license; Airline Transport Pilot certificate for airline pilots Salary: Median annual wage of $160,970

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