The 37 highest-paying jobs in America
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C-Suite executives are known for pulling in a pretty penny. But as it turns out, doctors make even more.
That's right: On average, those sporting scrubs and stethoscopes bring home fatter paychecks than those donning suits and ties, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey.
The survey, which reflects May 2015 salary and employment data gathered from more than 1 million businesses, found that nine of the nation's top 10 highest-paying occupations are in the medical field.
The best-paying job of all: anesthesiologist.
On average, anesthesiologists in the US earn an average annual salary of $258,100 — which is more than five times what the average American earns.
According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, these medical doctors are responsible for the safety and well being of patients before, during, and after surgery. In the US, they're required to complete a four-year undergraduate college degree, four years of medical school, and a four-year anesthesiology residency program. Most anesthesiologists become board certified, and many complete an additional fellowship year of specialty training.
A 2014 physician compensation report by Medscape found that nearly 80% of anesthesiologists spend 40 hours or more per week with patients.
Here are the 37 highest-paying jobs in the US— all of which earn more than $115,000 a year, on average:
37. Computer and information research scientist
Official GDG/FlickrMean annual pay: $115,580
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 25,510
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): 11%
36. Optometrist
woodleywonderworks/flickrMean annual pay: $115,750
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 35,300
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): 27%
35. Judge, magistrate judge, or magistrate
Wikimedia CommonsMean annual pay: $116,100
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 29,020
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): -1%
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