Career Facts

While different industries boast high salaries for employees - including law, finance, and engineering - the medical industry earned seven out of the ten highest paying career spots.  Most of the highest paying careers require graduate schooling and intense workloads, but the commitment and dedication will set you on your way to earning an annual salary of over 100k.

Highest Paying Careers Statistics - Complete Report

Statistics: Top Highest Paying Careers in the U.S.

Profession 
Hourly Rate
Yearly Rate
1. Surgeons
$65.89/hr
$137,050/yr
2. Obstetricians and gynecologists
$64.15/hr
$133,430/yr
3. Anesthesiologists
$63.31/hr
$131,680/yr
4. Internists, general
$61.03/hr
$126,940/yr
5. Pediatricians, general
$56.03/hr
$116,550/yr

Source: Monster Article 

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