What is the highest paying job in the US?

Some jobs pay very well. Cardiologists earn $454,900 and radiologists earn $381,500.

These jobs pay much more than the average job, which pays $69,770. Many of these jobs need extra education and training.

Other high-paying jobs are pilots, executives, and athletes.

Pilots earn $288,600 per year. Executives earn $269,600 per year.

Athletes earn $206,200 per year, but most athletes do not earn this much. The average athlete earns about $67,000 per year.

Lawyers are also well-paid, earning $185,800 per year.

A doctor talks to a mother and child.

Managers in finance, marketing, and computers are also high-paying jobs.

These numbers are from May 2025. They include tips and commissions, but not overtime or bonuses.

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