Top 10 Highest Paid Professions in the US

By: Rohit Pandey

Surgeons

Surgeons perform complex medical procedures and surgeries, with the average annual salary being $409,665 in the US.

Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists administer anesthesia during surgeries and procedures, with an average annual salary of $398,713 in the US.

Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders, with an average annual salary of $220,380 in the US.

Orthodontists

Orthodontists specialize in correcting misaligned teeth and jaws, with an average annual salary of $228,780 in the US.

Corporate executives

Corporate executives are responsible for overseeing the management and operations of large companies, with an average annual salary of $196,050 in the US.

General practitioners

General practitioners provide primary medical care to patients, with an average annual salary of $209,419 in the US.

Pharmacists

Pharmacists dispense prescription medications and provide advice on their proper use, with an average annual salary of $128,710 in the US.

Petroleum engineers

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from the earth, with an average annual salary of $137,170 in the US.

Data scientists

Data scientists analyze complex data sets to help businesses make informed decisions, with an average annual salary of $122,840 in the US.

Software developers

Software developers design and develop computer programs and applications, with an average annual salary of $107,510 in the US.