Highest-Paying Jobs in America
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- Over 1 million jobs in the U.S. pay upwards of $500,000, with many high-paying roles more common than most think.
- The average U.S. salary was around $62,000 in Q1 2025, with a 3.6% year-over-year increase, though raises may slow in 2025.
- Engineering, computer technology, medical professions, and management dominate the list of highest-paying jobs.
- Surprisingly, airline pilots earn more on average than chief executives.
- Jobs are ranked by mean annual wage, with hourly wages and employment numbers included where applicable.
- Optometrists, aerospace engineers, and medical dosimetrists are among the top 50, with salaries starting at $140,940.
- Higher-ranking positions include lawyers ($182,760), dentists ($196,100), and pediatricians ($222,340).
- Specialized medical roles like anesthesiologists ($336,640), dermatologists ($347,810), and radiologists ($359,820) feature prominently.
- The top-paying jobs are pediatric surgeons ($450,810), cardiologists ($432,490), and orthopedic surgeons ($365,060).
- Educational requirements vary, with many top roles requiring advanced degrees, certifications, and extensive training.