According to Forbes, these were the highest paying careers in 2014.
We are not surprised to see just how many of these are STEM jobs! Most of the highest paying careers this year are in the health industry, making six figures. Check them out!
No. 1 Surgeon
Annual Average Salary: $233,150
Projected Growth by 2022: 18%
No. 2 General Practice Physician
Annual Average Salary: $187,200
Projected Growth by 2022: 18%
No. 3 Psychiatrist
Annual Average Salary: $178,950
Projected Growth by 2022: 18%
No. 4 Orthodontist
Annual Average Salary: $149,310
Projected Growth by 2022: 16%
No. 5 Dentist
Annual Average Salary: $146,340
Projected Growth by 2022: 16%
No. 6 Petroleum Engineer
Annual Average Salary: $130,280
Projected Growth by 2022: 26%
No. 7 Air Traffic Controller
Annual Average Salary: $122,530
Projected Growth by 2022: 1%
No. 8 Pharmacist
Annual Average Salary: $116,670
Projected Growth by 2022: 14%
No. 9 Podiatrist
Annual Average Salary: $116,440
Projected Growth by 2022: 23%
No. 10 Attorney
Annual Average Salary: $116,440
Projected Growth by 2022: 23%
See the full article here on Forbes or look for more of the highest paying careers on STEM Jobs!
[…] STEM Jobs listed health practitioner positions as six of its top ten jobs. Whether a surgeon, a general practitioner, or a dentist, there’s a great need for medical professionals, particularly health practitioners. Some might say that healthcare may not be the most popular STEM discussion these days, but it is one of the highest in-demand STEM sectors. […]