It has been said that you should do what you love and whatever you’re passionate about. Many people will agree that this should be the basis when choosing a career, but salary is an important consideration too. Stress level, growth, and work-life balance are also significant factors. Jobs that pay well and offer strong career path are tied to in-demand skills, higher education, and jobs that cannot be replaced by automation. These jobs are extremely technical, require a high level of expertise, highly specialized skills, and proficiency.
Here are the top 20 highest paying jobs in the United States.
| Rank | Job | Median base salary |
| 1. | Cardiologist | $356,000 |
| 2. | Radiologist | $355,000 |
| 3. | Anesthesiologist | $350,000 |
| 4. | Surgeon | $338,000 |
| 5. | Medical Director | $230,000 |
| 6. | Pathologist | $225,000 |
| 7. | Physician | $220,000 |
| 8. | Hospitalist | $220,000 |
| 9. | Psychiatrist | $218,000 |
| 10. | Senior Corporate Counsel | $175,000 |
| 11. | Software Engineer Staff | $168,000 |
| 12. | Dentist | $165,000 |
| 13. | Director of Engineering | $164,000 |
| 14. | Tax Director | $161,000 |
| 15. | Product Management Director | $160,000 |
| 16. | Patent Attorney | $160,000 |
| 17. | Nurse Anesthetist | $156,000 |
| 18 | Software Engineering Manager | $155,000 |
| 19. | Global Marketing Director | $155,000 |
| 20. | Podiatrist | $150,000 |
