C-Suite executives are known for pulling in a pretty penny. But as it turns out, doctors make even more.
That's right: On average, those sporting scrubs and stethoscopes bring home fatter paychecks than those donning suits and ties, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey.
The survey, which reflects May 2016 salary and employment data gathered from more than 1 million businesses, found that nine of the nation's top 10 highest-paying occupations are in the medical field.
The best-paying job of all: anesthesiologist.
On average, anesthesiologists in the US earn an average annual salary of $269,600 — which is more than five times what the average American earns.
According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, these medical doctors are responsible for the safety and well being of patients before, during, and after surgery. In the US, they're required to complete a four-year undergraduate college degree, four years of medical school, and a four-year anesthesiology residency program. Most anesthesiologists become board certified, and many complete an additional fellowship year of specialty training.
A 2014 physician compensation report by Medscape found that nearly 80% of anesthesiologists spend 40 hours or more per week with patients.
Here are the 25 highest-paying jobs in the US— all of which bring in more than $135,000 a year, on average:
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25. Sales manager
Mean annual pay: $135,090
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 365,230
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): 5.1%
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Sales managers plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer.
24. Natural sciences manager
Mean annual pay: $136,150
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 54,780
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): 3.3%
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Natural sciences managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
23. Financial manager
Mean annual pay: $139,720
Number of people who hold this job in the US: 543,300
Projected growth (2014 - 2024): 6.8%
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Financial managers plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
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