They were followed by cardiologists at $454,900 and radiologists at $381,500, according to U.S. Department of Labor data, as reported by The Hill.
Those figures are far above the average wage of $69,770 across all occupations, although most of the highest-paying roles require years of additional education and specialized training.
Outside the healthcare sector, airline pilots, chief executives and athletes were among the highest-paid workers.
Airline pilots were the highest-paid workers outside healthcare, with average annual wages of $288,600. Chief executives followed at $269,600.
Athletes ranked third, with average annual wages of $206,200, although the figure is skewed by top earners in the category. The typical athlete, measured by the median, earns about $67,000 a year.
Lawyers, often regarded as one of the country’s highest-paying professions, ranked sixth among non-health care occupations, with average annual wages of $185,800.
A doctor speaks to a mother and her child. Photo by Magnific/DC Studio |
Financial managers, marketing managers, and computer and information systems managers also ranked among the top 10.
The latest estimates are for May 2025. Annual wages include tips and commissions but exclude overtime and most bonuses.
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