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The following salaries and rankings are by the US market as the data is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) – an independent statistical agency that tracks unemployment and other essential data about the US labor market.
According to the latest data, these are the professions that pay the most:
1 – Doctors and surgeons
If you’re looking for a high-paying job, follow your parents’ advice: become a doctor!
Physicians and surgeons make up 40% of the jobs in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ ranking of the highest-paying occupations.
Annual salary: $208,000.3 dollars +
2 – Dentists
While some dentists work as general practitioners, others focus on a specialty such as prosthetics, orthodontics, or oral surgery.
Specialists usually have more training and education, as well as additional licensing, and earn more than general dentists.
Annual salary: $159,200+, with some specialists earning an average salary of $208,000 or more
3 – Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) provide leadership to a company by setting goals and objectives, creating policies, and generally steering the wheel of a company.
CEOs often report to boards of directors and manage other leaders or directors, such as chief operating officers (COOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs).
However, even CEOs of smaller companies tend to be paid quite well.
If you have your sights set on a CEO role, be prepared to get an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) and plenty of work experience.
Annual salary $104,690 to $184,460
4 – Nurses
Nurse practitioners assess patient symptoms, diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer medications, treat minor injuries, consult with physicians regarding complex cases, and refer patients to other medical professionals.
In the US, nurses receive different specializations and are valued much more than in Albania! The demand for nurses, especially since the pandemic, is expected to increase by 45% in the coming years.
Annual salary: $115,800 to $174,790.2
5 – Pilots
Airline pilots do much more than just fly an airplane, which includes filing flight plans, performing pre-flight checks, navigating the air, and responding to emergencies and other changes in flight.
Airline pilots typically have a bachelor’s degree and must be properly licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Most begin their careers as commercial pilots.
Salary: $121,430.8 dollars +
6 – Computer and information systems managers
Often called IT managers, these professionals are responsible for an organization’s information technology.
Different types of IT managers have different responsibilities, which may include assessing an organization’s computing needs, making recommendations for fixes and improvements, hiring and managing other IT professionals, and ensuring the security of systems.
Annual salary: $146,360.9 dollars +
7 – Architecture and Engineering Managers
Architecture students are often told that they must make peace with the idea that they may never have the chance to see the building they design actually built.
This is of course due to competition and architecture firms that have been established in the market for years. But there are other options!
Working in architectural and engineering firms, these types of managers hire, train, and supervise teams of engineers or architects.
They also coordinate the efforts of design teams to develop and execute product development plans and redesign production processes and methods.
Architectural and engineering managers create and control budgets and conduct ongoing value analysis to identify new opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
Salary: $144,830.10 dollars +
8 – Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum engineers determine the best methods for extracting oil and gas, design and develop extraction equipment, and formulate and implement drilling plans.
Employers often prefer candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, but may also consider professionals with degrees in another engineering discipline.
Annual salary: $137,720+
9 – Judges
Judges typically work in federal, state, and local courts, where they preside over trials and other hearings.
Depending on where they work, judges may be elected or appointed to their jobs. Typically, judges have a law degree and extensive experience in practicing law. They may serve for a fixed term, such as four years, or for life.
Pay: $136,910.2+
10 – Marketing Managers
Have you ever chosen one product or service over another for reasons you couldn’t fully explain?
Most likely, your selection owes a lot to the hard (but sometimes invisible) work of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers.
These professionals work to capture consumer interest and transform it into sales for their clients.
Most have a Bachelor’s degree and a lot of work experience in their field.
Pay: $135,900.13+
11 – Financial managers
Financial managers analyze data to develop plans that support the long-term financial health of their employers.
They can perform a variety of tasks, including staying on top of market trends, preparing financial statements, and looking for opportunities to reduce costs.
They generally serve as consultants to a company’s senior management regarding financial decisions.
They can also supervise other members of their team.
Annual salary: $129,890.14+
12 – Head of Natural Sciences
These professionals manage teams of scientists, such as biologists or chemists.
They hire and supervise technicians and other personnel, as well as manage the budget, monitor the progress of scientific projects, and provide technical assistance.
Many natural science managers were scientists themselves before moving into a supervisory role.
Employers typically look for a degree in a related field and may prefer an advanced degree.
Pay: $129,100.15+
13 – Pharmacists
Pharmacists interpret physician orders for medications, analyze potential drug interactions, resolve issues regarding insurance coverage, dispense medications according to standards, train and supervise technicians, and educate patients about the use and side effects of medications.
Annual salary: $128,090.16+
14 – Lawyers
Lawyers represent individuals, organizations, or government agencies, advising clients on their legal rights and responsibilities and analyzing laws and legal problems to determine the best course of action.
Some lawyers also defend their clients in court.
Salary: $122,960.18 USD+
15 – Political science experts
Political scientists work for government institutions, non-profit organizations, and research organizations. They analyze the effects of government laws and regulations, identify political trends, and make recommendations for various policies of a government or administration.
Many political scientists have advanced degrees, such as a master of public administration (MPA) or master of public policy (MPP).
Salary: $122,220.20 dollars+
16 – Human Resources Managers
Or as you may have heard, Human Resources (HR).
These professionals manage employers’ recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes, as well as consulting on diversity and equity and inclusion efforts.
They may also mediate staff disputes, manage benefits programs, and oversee payroll. Human resource managers typically have at least a Bachelor’s degree and several years of work experience in HR.
Annual salary: $116,720.21+
17 – Computer Network Architects / Web Developer
Also called network engineers, these IT professionals design and build computer networks, websites, or applications.
Depending on their job, engineers also manage networks and analyze traffic data to plan for future growth.
Generally, computer network architects have a bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field and significant work experience in systems administration.
Annual salary: $112,690.23+