Ever wondered which job is the most financially rewarding one. To determine the best-paying jobs, job search site CareerCast collected data from its annual Jobs Rated Report, which evaluates a host of occupations according to five core criteria: environment, income, outlook, stress, and a composite score of the overall rankings. Here are the top 10 highest paying jobs for workaholics.
No. 1 Surgeon
Annual median wage: $352,220
Growth outlook: 18%
No. 2 Psychiatrist
Annual median wage: $181,880
Growth outlook: 18%
No. 3 Physician (General Practice)
Annual median wage: $180,180
Growth outlook: 18%
No. 4 Corporate Executive (Senior Level)
Annual median wage: $173,320
Growth outlook: 11%
No. 5 Dentist
Annual median wage: $146,340
Growth outlook: 16%
No. 6 Petroleum Engineer
Annual median wage: $130,050
Growth outlook: 26%
No. 7 Orthodontist
Annual median wage: $129,110
Growth outlook: 16%
No. 8 Data Scientist
Annual median wage: $124,150
Growth outlook: 15%*
No. 9 Air Traffic Controller
Annual median wage: $122,340
Growth outlook: 1%
No. 10 Pharmacist
Annual median wage: $120,950
Growth outlook: 14%