It has been said that you should do what you love and whatever you’re passionate about. Many people will agree that this should be the basis when choosing a career, but salary is an important consideration too. Stress level, growth, and work-life balance are also significant factors. If a good salary is important to you, read on to know the top high paying jobs in the US for 2017 based on the LinkedIn Salary report.
Jobs that pay well and offer strong career path are tied to in-demand skills, higher education, and jobs that cannot be replaced by automation. Are you interested in health and medicine? Well, good for you, since positions in the healthcare sector dominate the list. These are not just general medical jobs. These are jobs with highly specialized skills and proficiency.
Technology and legal industries are making their way to the top as well. Business professions are also catching up. These include jobs that are extremely technical and require a high level of expertise.
Top 20 High Paying Jobs in the US
20. PODIATRIST
Median Base Salary: $150,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 14%
19. GLOBAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
Median Base Salary: $155,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 9%
18. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
Median Base Salary: $155,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 17%
17. NURSE ANESTHETIST
Median Base Salary: $156,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 19%
16. PATENT ATTORNEY
Median Base Salary: $160,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 6%
15. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Median Base Salary: $160,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 9%
14. TAX DIRECTOR
Median Base Salary: $161,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 11%
13. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Median Base Salary: $164,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 2%
12. DENTIST
Median Base Salary: $165,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 18%
11. SOFTWARE ENGINEER STAFF
Median Base Salary: $168,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 17%
10. SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
Median Base Salary: $175,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 6%
9. PSYCHIATRIST
Median Base Salary: $218,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 15%
8. HOSPITALIST
Median Base Salary: $220,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 15%
7. PHYSICIAN
Median Base Salary: $220,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 9%
6. PATHOLOGIST
Median Base Salary: $225,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 21%
5. MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Median Base Salary: $230,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 17%
4. SURGEON
Median Base Salary: $338,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 14%
3. ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Median Base Salary: $350,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 21%
2. RADIOLOGIST
Median Base Salary: $355,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 9%
1. CARDIOLOGIST
Median Base Salary: $356,000
Projected Growth (2012-2024): 14%
