These Are the 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in the U.S. Right Now, Including Pilots and IT Managers, Who Average More Than $130K a Year
Here are the 25 most lucrative jobs from U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the 100 best jobs of 2023.
By Sarah Jackson •
Key Takeaways
- Pay is usually one of the most important things people consider when looking for a job.
- A new ranking from US News & World Report identified the highest-paying jobs in America, many of which are in STEM fields, particularly medicine.
- Take a look at the 25 top-paying jobs in the U.S. below.
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No matter your industry or job level, you'll probably agree pay is one of the most important, if not the most important, aspects to consider when looking for a job.
Now, a new ranking from US News & World Report shows just which jobs are the most lucrative, all of which pay more than $100,000 a year.
These are the 25 highest-paying roles from US News & World Report's ranking of the 100 best jobs of 2023. Each of them received an overall score out of 10 based on factors like median salary, unemployment rate, future job prospects, stress level, work-life balance, and 10-year growth volume. The latter is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the number of new jobs expected to open up for an occupation in a 10-year span, specifically between 2021 and 2031.
Many of the jobs on the list are in medicine, but several others are in tech and other industries. Take a look at the 25 highest-paying jobs of 2023:
1. Anesthesiologist
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Overall score: 6.4
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 400
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Overall score: 6.9
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 300
3. Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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Overall score: 6.4
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 400
4. Surgeon
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Overall score: 5.6
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 2,000
5. Orthodontist
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Overall score: 7.3
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 300
6. Physician
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Overall score: 7.4
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 19,400
7. Psychiatrist
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Overall score: 6.6
Median salary: $208,000
Unemployment rate: 3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 2,400
8. Nurse Anesthetist
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Overall score: 6.9
Median salary: $195,610
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 5,300
9. Pediatrician
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Overall score: 6.5
Median salary: $170,480
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 400
10. Pilot
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Overall score: 6.4
Median salary: $134,630
Unemployment rate: 2.9%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 7,700
11. Dentist
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Overall score: 7.5
Median salary: $160,370
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 7,700
12. IT Manager
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Overall score: 7.7
Median salary: $159,010
Unemployment rate: 1.8%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 82,400
13. Podiatrist
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Overall score: 5.6
Median salary: $145,840
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 200
14. Financial Manager
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Overall score: 7.7
Median salary: $131,710
Unemployment rate: 2.4%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 123,100
15. Marketing Manager
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Overall score: 6.4
Median salary: $135,030
Unemployment rate: 4.8%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 31,700
16. Lawyer
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Overall score: 7.5
Median salary: $127,990
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 80,200
17. Petroleum Engineer
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Overall score: 6.3
Median salary: $130,850
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 1,900
18. Prosthodontist
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Overall score: 6.1
Median salary: $100,950
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 0
19. Sales Manager
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Overall score: 5.7
Median salary: $127,490
Unemployment rate: 4.3%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 23,800
20. Pharmacist
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Overall score: 5.8
Median salary: $128,570
Unemployment rate: 1.2%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 7,700
21. Optometrist
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Overall score: 6.6
Median salary: $124,300
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 4,000
22. Actuary
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Overall score: 6.8
Median salary: $105,900
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 5,900
23. Software Developer
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Overall score: 8.8
Median salary: $120,730
Unemployment rate: 1.2%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 370,600
24. Computer Network Architect
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Overall score: 6.2
Median salary: $120,520
Unemployment rate: 1.8%
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 7,500
25. Political Scientist
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Overall score: 5.7
Median salary: $122,510
Unemployment rate: N/A
Number of these jobs opening up from 2021-2031: 400
