High Salary Careers

Ever wonder what are the highest paying jobs out there? Well, the top high salary careers in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are dominated by one industry. Among the top ten best paying careers, the top nine are from the medical industry. Here are the top ten best paying jobs in the country:

1) Anesthesiologist

They’re the ones in charge of administering anesthetics during medical procedures. Their mean annual salary is $192,780

2) Surgeons

They treat diseases, deformities and other injuries through various operational procedures. Their mean annual salary is $191,410.

3) Orthodontists

They observe, diagnose and treat dental and oral cavity concerns. Mean annual salaries amount to $185,340.

4) Obstetricians and Gynecologists

They diagnose, treat or help prevent diseases of women, notably those that affect the reproductive system. Mean annual salary is $183,600.

5) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

They perform surgeries within the mouth and jaw area. They have a mean salary of $178,440

6) Prosthodontists

They replace missing teeth and other oral structures by constructing oral prostheses. They earn a mean annual salary of $169,360

7) Internists

They diagnose and give non-surgical treatment to diseases or injuries of internal organs. The mean annual salary for this job is $167,270.

8) Other physicians and surgeons

They are physicians and surgeons who don’t have a main specialty. They have a mean annual salary of $155,150

9) Family and general practitioners

They diagnose and treat diseases that are common to the general population. Their mean annual salary is $153,640.

10) Chief Executives

They establish policies and direct the general course of companies in both the private and public sectors while adhering to the guidelines of the board of directors. Their mean annual salary is $151,370.