A lot of the best paid jobs are in the medical profession. But if that's not a route you are interested in going down, then there are quite a few options for you.
First, let's take a look at the highest earning professions.
According to CareerCast, the best paid jobs of the past year are:
- Surgeon ($233,150)
- Psychiatrist ($178,950)
- Orthodontist ($149,310)
- Dentist ($146,340)
- Petroleum engineers ($130,280)
- Air traffic controllers ($122,530)
- General practitioners ($116,440)
As you can see, a number of the above positions are doctors. However, the following areas are worth checking out if you want to earn big in a different industry:
- Lawyer
- Software engineer
- Architect
