Top 10 Best Paying Jobs!

Whether we’re making it, spending it, saving it or in lack of it, we think about
money a lot. As a result, money spurs why we work and often the professions we
choose. Still, money isn’t the be-all and end-all of a profession, nor is it the
exclusive factor that determines your satisfaction with the work you do. That’s
what makes these 10 professions special.

They’re the highest-paying occupations but they’re also jobs expected to hire
abundantly this decade. We’ve ranked them below by average salary.

1 – Physician

Mean annual pay: $203,150

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 380,220

To work as a physician, you must complete at least four years of an

undergraduate program, four years of medical school and up to eight years of an
internship and residency. But the long training period literally pays off for many
doctors.

Physicians are viewed as lifesavers and get a lot of respect in the community,
especially from individuals they have provided health care to. They build bonds
with families in the community as they help to deliver babies and treat sick loved
ones. Sometimes, a physician is so admired that he becomes the family doctor
and treats members of the family for generations.

2 – Marketing Manager

Mean annual pay: $172,700

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 174,010

Marketing managers watch consumer trends to devise a plan for promoting

products or services to certain people in certain places, and for their efforts they
usually earn six-figure salaries.
In this profession you have more freedom in your schedule and aren't tied to a
desk for 40+ hours a week. You get to meet new people all the time. You get to
travel (trade shows and such) to build more clientele. Your paycheck has no limit-
you are paid based on how well you and your team do.

3 – IT Manager

Mean annual pay: $159,570

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 319,080

The person who oversees information technology and computer-related activities

for an organization has a tall task. He or she is concerned with coordinating
workflows, devising a security strategy, making recommendations, budgeting
new software and hardware, and hiring and directing information technology and
computer support personnel.

Demand is growing, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a job. You can easily make
your computer's performance better without needing to go to a tech store, and if it
breaks down, you will save a lot of money by repairing it yourself.

4 – Lawyer

Mean annual pay: $153,990

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 592,670

The job that launched a thousand bad “What do you call a lawyer who” jokes,
attorneys’ pay can vary depending on experience, location, specialty and even
the size of firm they work for (assuming they work for a firm at all).

If you do not act stupidly and lose your bar card, you can practice law for the rest
of your life. Like a doctor or a programmer in their perspective professions, you
can practice law and earn a living until you are into your seventies maybe even
eighties.

5 – Financial Manager

Mean annual pay: $147,660

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 499,320

Financial managers oversee all financial matters for an organization, set goals
and devise strategies for maximizing profits. The job can be stressful at times
and requires pulling long hours.

Many financial managers will work between 50 and 60 hours per week in order to
meet their job requirements. When an opportunity opens up for an executive
position in the company, many times, a financial manager will fill that role. This
job will give you ample opportunity to network with powerful people in the
financial industry, which can increase opportunities for advancement.

6 – Sales Manager

Mean annual pay: $143,150

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 352,220

While those on the cold calls or the display room floors actually sell the products,
the managers analyze trends, set goals and implement strategies for executing
those goals.

In this profession, you will get high commissions split on your block of business
and new business, competitive override schedule, leads for business and brokers
to work with possible equity opportunity, relaxed atmosphere and casual dress
while at office.

7 – Pharmacist

Mean annual pay: $134,280

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 17,870

Pharmacists should be well-compensated, because doing their job well plays a

material part in how we handle our medical conditions, recuperating process and
overall health and wellness.

The benefits of a pharmacy jobs are health insurance, professional liability

coverage and huge amount of retirement plan.

8 – Airline Pilots and Flight Engineers

Mean annual pay: $131,830

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 120,285

This job requires a Bachelor’s degree in an aviation-related discipline, an Airline
Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and several hundred hours of pilot-in-command
experience, as well as expensive and time-consuming specialized training in
specific tools and devices and regular physical and mental testing.

High ranked pilots enjoy so many benefits such as free travel, obviously, plus it’s
a cool job that comes with a boss uniform.

9 – Software Developer

Mean annual pay: $125,000

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 104,828

Software developers rank well on our list of Best Jobs from year to year. And with
good reason – duties for this job are challenging, unemployment is low and the
salaries are comfortable.

In this job sector, you will have good pay, portable skills, work anywhere facilities,
comfortable working environment and continuous learning curve in all directions

10 – Civil Engineer

Mean annual pay: $102,100

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 14,045

A civil engineer could have a specialization in infrastructure, geotechnical

foundations or transportation systems. He or she could also choose to design,
construct, educate or devote his or her skills to research. But any spoke of the
field ensures a good salary.

Fringe benefits usually include paid vacation, sick leave and health insurance.
Some employers offer retirement programs or profit sharing, as well. The normal
workweek for Civil Engineers is 40 hours, with some overtime work required to
meet project deadlines. Those working on construction projects, for example,
often work overtime during busy periods.