There are many high-paying jobs out there that offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, so if you’re looking to make a good living, you may want to consider pursuing one in workforce. So what are the highest paying jobs for 2020? According to recent reports, some of the top earners include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and CEOs.
In fact, according to Glassdoor’s latest report on the 25 highest paying jobs in America, 19 of the 25 positions are in the medical field. Americans entering the workforce can have several different reasons for pursuing one career over another. Some look for an occupation that allows them to utilize their natural gifts, while others follow their passions and do work they find meaningful. Yet, for many, the main impetus for deciding on a particular career is often simply compensation.
The median pay across all jobs in America is $46,072 a year. Many professions tend to pay much higher than that, some of which pay more than double the U.S. median wage.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed median weekly earnings by detailed occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine America’s 25 highest paying jobs.
Here Are The Highest Paying Jobs 2020
10. Chemical engineers
- 2018 median annual earnings: $96,616
- Total number of workers: 65,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +7.5%
- Chemical engineers with a bachelor’s degree: 90.6%
9. Software developers, applications and systems software
- 2018 median annual earnings: $96,928
- Total number of workers: 1,611,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +30.7%
- Software developers with a bachelor’s degree: 85.2%
8. Computer and information systems managers
- 2018 median annual earnings: $97,604
- Total number of workers: 601,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +12.0%
- Information systems managers with a bachelor’s degree: 74.4%
7. Dentists
- 2018 median annual earnings: $97,968
- Total number of workers: 56,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +19.4%
- Dentists with a bachelor’s degree: 100.0%
6. Nurse practitioners
- 2018 median annual earnings: $98,488
- Total number of workers: 158,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +36.1%
- Nurse practitioners with a bachelor’s degree: 98.5%
5. Lawyers
- 2018 median annual earnings: $101,244
- Total number of workers: 853,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +8.2%
- Lawyers with a bachelor’s degree: 98.2%
4. Physicians and surgeons
- 2018 median annual earnings: $104,052
- Total number of workers: 827,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +11.4%
- Physicians and surgeons with a bachelor’s degree: 99.4%
3. Pharmacists
- 2018 median annual earnings: $107,692
- Total number of workers: 263,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +5.6%
- Pharmacists with a bachelor’s degree: 97.5%
2. Architectural and engineering managers
- 2018 median annual earnings: $115,752
- Total number of workers: 149,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: +5.5%
- Architectural and engineering managers with a bachelor’s degree: 84.7%
1. Chief executives
- 2018 median annual earnings: $119,132
- Total number of workers: 1,098,000
- Projected employment change 2016-2026: -3.9%
- Chief executives with a bachelor’s degree: 69.7%
