These are the occupations with the highest median wages as of May 2023 (the latest wage data available). You can view this list for any state by changing the location.
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What career has the highest salary? Physicians and surgeons report the highest salaries in the U.S., with pediatric surgeons earning the highest mean wage at nearly $450,000 per year, the BLS reports.
What career has the highest salary? Physicians and surgeons report the highest salaries in the U.S., with pediatric surgeons earning the highest mean wage at nearly $450,000 per year, the BLS reports.
1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO): The CEO role commands the highest salary, with an average annual income of $185,355. Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field, extensive senior management experience, and exceptional leadership and communication skills.
The best jobs for 2024 include positions such as Data Scientist, AI and ML Engineer, Healthcare Professional, Digital Marketer, Cyber Security Analyst, Human Resources Manager, Full-Stack Developer, Cloud Developer, Project Manager, and Digital Content Creator.
Once again, chemical engineering is ranked first, with $133,000 in annual median income. Chemical engineers get paid well since they often work in lucrative sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor manufacturing. In contrast, the lowest paying majors tend to be in liberal arts or education.
How much do you need to earn to be in the top 5% income bracket? For those in the top 5%, the figure rises even more. According to the same research, those in the top 5% earned an average of $335,891 in 2021. This is an increase of around $19,000 from the previous year.
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