It's that time of the year again when people start to question "how much money is too much and how much money is too little to make both ends meet?" And more often than not the answer all boils down to the profession or the career one is currently in. If you are still wondering why some people earn more than others, then you may be unaware of the power of degree or education. This time we have decided to take a look on the top 7 highest paying jobs of today to give you a clear picture on what to aspire for if you are still heading to college, or what opportunities you should be grasping if you are already on a small-time career.
Note: the information and data below are taken form the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the figures provided herein are simply average wages these professionals get out of their jobs. In reality, some may earn even more than what is presented below and other may earn a little less than what is seen below.
Top Highest Paying Job No. 1. Anesthesiologists - are physicians trained in administering anesthesia to patients as well as in other preoperative medicine.
Average annual salary - $232,830
Top Highest Paying Job No. 2. Surgeons - are specialists in surgery, a broad study of invasive medical treatment that primarily involves the cutting of a body.
Average annual salary - $320,540
Top Highest Paying Job No. 3. Obstetrics and Gynecologists (OB/GYN) - are surgical-medical specialists who deal with female patients with primary focus on their reproductive organs, pregnancy, and non-pregnancy states.
Average annual salary - $216,760
Top Highest Paying Job No. 4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - specialists who work to treat various diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaw, and other facial regions.
Average annual salary - $216,440
Top Highest Paying Job No. 5. Internists, General physicians specializing in internal medicine or the study that involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
Average annual salary - $191,520
Top Highest Paying Job No. 6. Orthodontists - specialists of dentistry that is concerned with treatment of malocclusions, tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaws, and whatnot.
Average annual salary - $186,320
Top Highest Paying Job No. 7. Physicians and Surgeons, All Other - this refers to other physicians and surgeons not specified in the above categories.
Average annual salary - $184,820
Based on the top 7 highest paying jobs of today, we can say that all of them belong to the medical field, with the anesthesiologists taking the lead. This does not come as a surprise though given the time and effort these individuals invest in education and malpractice insurance.
"Anesthesiologists are highly satisfied with their important work in and outside of the operating room," an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) spokesperson told Forbes. "It is very rewarding for anesthesiologists to be able to bring patients in and out of surgery safely."
Meanwhile, the ASA noted that the high pay anesthesiologists receive reflects the responsibility and risk involved in their profession.
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