List of High-Paying Careers and Salaries

If you think that the highest paying career you can attain is your current average paying office job, think again. Here are five careers that come in at over $60,000 annual salary, with three of them earning over six figures.

Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologists administer anesthetics prior to surgery and medical treatments. The average annual salary for a U.S based anesthesiologist with one to four years experience is $202,652.

Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in preventing and correcting irregular tooth alignment. The average annual salary of a U.S based orthodontist with one to four years experience is $140,311.

Surgeon

A surgeon performs invasive surgical procedures on patients. The average annual salary of a U.S based surgeon with one to four years experience is $196,960.

Lawyer

A lawyer is a legal advisor who represents and advises clients on legal matters. The average annual salary of a U.S based lawyer with one to four years experience is $63,618.

Pharmacist

A pharmacist is a health professional who prepares and distributes drugs. The average annual salary of a U.S based pharmacist with one to four years experience is $89,572.