U.S. highest paying occupations 2023

Highest paying occupations in the United States as of May 2023, by mean annual pay

CharacteristicMean annual pay in U.S. dollars
Pediatric Surgeons 449,320
Cardiologists 423,250
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 378,250
Radiologists 353,960
Surgeons 348,890
Surgeons, All Other 343,990
Dermatologists 342,860
Anesthesiologists 339,470
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 334,310
Athletes and Sports Competitors 328,830
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 312,120
Emergency Medicine Physicians 306,640
Obstetricians and Gynecologists 278,660
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April 2024

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United States

Survey time period

May 2023

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The source adds: These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every state and the District of Columbia.

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