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Highest-Paying Careers

Highest-Paying Careers

Find the careers that typically pay the highest median wage in your state. To make the most of this information, try these tips:

  • Use the “Typical Education” filter to see only careers at your education level, or planned level.
  • Click on the name of any occupation to view a Profile, with career details and a short video.
  • You can see job postings from any Profile. Under “Outlook”, select “Find job openings”.

327 occupations found in United States.
Results Filtered by:
Typical Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
Rank Occupation 2024 Median Wages Typical Education
Employment column one Hourly Employment column two Annual
67
$58.95
$122,600
High school diploma or equivalent
88
$51.56
$107,200
High school diploma or equivalent
91
$51.24
$106,600
High school diploma or equivalent
93
$50.95
$106,000
High school diploma or equivalent
111
$49.05
$102,000
High school diploma or equivalent
129
$47.92
$99,700
High school diploma or equivalent
136
$46.90
$97,500
High school diploma or equivalent
151
$44.99
$93,600
High school diploma or equivalent
155
$44.58
$92,700
High school diploma or equivalent
156
$44.50
$92,600
High school diploma or equivalent
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