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Occupations ranked by US median annual wage. Pay is only one side of a job, so each card also shows how much preparation it takes.

  1. 1CardiologistsDiagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Job Zone 5 of 5$496,010US median a year
  2. 2RadiologistsDiagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and…Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$420,860US median a year
  3. 3AnesthesiologistsAdminister anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$391,490US median a year
  4. 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricDiagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Job Zone 5 of 5$358,550US median a year
  5. 5Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsPerform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$352,220US median a year
  6. 6Emergency Medicine PhysiciansMake immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$335,550US median a year
  7. 7DermatologistsDiagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5$328,730US median a year
  8. 8Physicians, PathologistsDiagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$312,400US median a year
  9. 9ProsthodontistsDiagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical…Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$311,180US median a year
  10. 10Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricDiagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$300,080US median a year
  11. 11Obstetricians and GynecologistsProvide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$292,910US median a year
  12. 12OrthodontistsExamine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$289,140US median a year
  13. 13PsychiatristsDiagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$281,870US median a year
  14. 14Allergists and ImmunologistsDiagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  15. 15HospitalistsProvide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or…Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  16. 16Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansDiagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  17. 17Preventive Medicine PhysiciansApply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention…Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  18. 18Sports Medicine PhysiciansDiagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  19. 19UrologistsDiagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$265,930US median a year
  20. 20General Internal Medicine PhysiciansDiagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$256,560US median a year
  21. 21NeurologistsDiagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$248,560US median a year
  22. 22Family Medicine PhysiciansDiagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5$244,180US median a year
  23. 23Nurse AnesthetistsAdminister anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$236,590US median a year
  24. 24Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersPilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo.Transportation and Material Moving · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · middle AI exposure$232,140US median a year
  25. 25Chief ExecutivesDetermine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by…Management · Master's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$213,990US median a year
  26. 26Chief Sustainability OfficersCommunicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues.Management · Master's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$213,990US median a year
  27. 27Pediatricians, GeneralDiagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Post-doctoral training · Job Zone 5 of 5$210,040US median a year
  28. 28Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsApply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.Life, Physical, and Social Science · Master's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$193,950US median a year
  29. 29Computer and Information Systems ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$175,140US median a year
  30. 30PhysicistsConduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws…Life, Physical, and Social Science · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$172,250US median a year
  31. 31Architectural and Engineering ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$171,270US median a year
  32. 32Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersDefine, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term…Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$171,270US median a year
  33. 33Dentists, GeneralExamine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$170,950US median a year
  34. 34Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$167,220US median a year
  35. 35Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development…Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$167,220US median a year
  36. 36Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$167,220US median a year
  37. 37Marketing ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its…Management · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$166,790US median a year
  38. 38Financial ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or…Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$166,570US median a year
  39. 39Investment Fund ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual…Management · Master's degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$166,570US median a year
  40. 40Treasurers and ControllersDirect financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.Management · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$166,570US median a year
  41. 41Computer Hardware EngineersResearch, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.Architecture and Engineering · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$161,740US median a year
  42. 42PodiatristsDiagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$160,300US median a year
  43. 43LawyersRepresent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal…Legal · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$159,670US median a year
  44. 44Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesArbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law.Legal · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$153,990US median a year
  45. 45Human Resources ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$149,280US median a year
  46. 46Compensation and Benefits ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$149,230US median a year
  47. 47Sales ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$148,270US median a year
  48. 48Air Traffic ControllersControl air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to…Transportation and Material Moving · High school diploma · Job Zone 3 of 5 · higher AI exposure$148,080US median a year
  49. 49Purchasing ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and…Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$148,080US median a year
  50. 50Medical DosimetristsGenerate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult…Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5$147,470US median a year
  51. 51Public Relations ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or…Management · Job Zone 4 of 5$146,910US median a year
  52. 52Petroleum EngineersDevise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs.Architecture and Engineering · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$144,910US median a year
  53. 53Political ScientistsStudy the origin, development, and operation of political systems.Life, Physical, and Social Science · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · higher AI exposure$142,080US median a year
  54. 54Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  55. 55Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  56. 56Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  57. 57Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  58. 58Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and…Management · Bachelor's degree · Job Zone 4 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  59. 59Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management · Associate's degree · Job Zone 3 of 5 · higher AI exposure$141,900US median a year
  60. 60PharmacistsDispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · Doctoral degree · Job Zone 5 of 5 · middle AI exposure$140,910US median a year

How this is ranked

Ranked by the median annual wage in the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 wage estimates, half of workers earn more and half less. Only occupations with a published wage are ranked, which is 885 of the 923 in the library.

A high median says nothing about how hard the job is to get. The top of this list is dominated by medicine, which takes a decade or more of training, so read the preparation level on each card.

Showing the top 60 of 885 qualifying occupations.

Occupation data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.