Top 30 Highest Paying Jobs That in High Demand For 2022

2020-21 has been a complete disaster in terms of jobs since the 2008 financial crisis. Although unemployment is rising, there are certain areas in which there is a huge demand for a huge workforce and a shortage of workers. The future is pretty bright for healthcare workers, pharmacists, lawyers, and IT Workers such as software developers, web, and cloud developers. Plenty of medical and tech jobs are likely to keep growing in the next several years.

Due to the coronavirus, vaccine development is accelerating, and the demand for research pharmacists is increasing. The same for the IT area, where every machine is using AI for research and development.

Top 30 Highest Paying Jobs in 2022

Using salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we projected the 30 high-paying jobs in high demand in 2022, and it has healthy employment growth over the next decade.

1. Nursing assistant: $30,300
2. School Teachers: $51,000
3. Market Research Analyst: $55,000
4. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: $54,000
5. Truck Drivers: $56,000
6. Medical Technologist: $58,000
7. Data Analyst: $61,000
8. Sales Manager: $61,500
9. Business Operations Analyst: $64,184
10. Operational Managers: $65,904
11. Registered Nurse: $66,000
12. Medical and Health Service Manager: $69,000
13. Physical Therapist: $72,000
14. Information Security Analyst: $73,000
15. Financial Managers: $74,000
16. Construction Managers: $77,642
17. Commercial Pilot: $80,942
18. Lawyers: $85,500
19. Project Manager (IT): $90,000
20. Physician Assistant: $97,347
21. Sales Director: $100,500
22. Petroleum Engineer: $101,361
23. Software Developers: $105,217
24. Dentist: $135,000
25. CIS Managers: $146,360
26. Pediatrician: $153,600
27. Orthodontist: $188,737
28. Psychiatrist: $210,197
29. Physicians and Surgeons: $290,000
30. Anesthesiologist: $300,000

Nursing Assistant

Nursing assistant duties include supporting the patient with bathing, dressing, positioning, mobility, grooming, eating, and other things.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $30,300 per year
2. An entry-level Certified Nurse Assistant Salary: $25,500
3. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $29,000
4. An experienced Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $35,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: 13$
2. An entry-level Certified Nurse Assistant: $11
3. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 5-9 years of experience: $13
4. An experienced Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10-19 years of experience: $14

Bonus: $500

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree

Skills: Eldercare, long term care, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics

Employers: Diversicare, Nursing Home Group, HCR ManorCare, Genesis HealthCare

High School Teacher

High school teachers instruct students in one or more education areas within a public or private high school. High school teachers may also conduct extracurricular activities, state testing exams, plan field trips, and other duties.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $51,300 per year
2. An entry-level Salary: $41,200
3. Salary with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $49,200
4. A High School Teacher with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $55,800

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $21
2. An entry-level school teacher hourly rate: $19
3. High school teacher with 5-9 years of experience: $21
4. An experienced high school teacher with 10-19 years of experience: $28

Bonus: $2,000

Industry: Education

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Curriculum Planning, Oral / Verbal Communication, Leadership, English Language

Employers: K12, Inc., Chicago Public Schools, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

Market Research Analyst

Market Research Analysts study market positions to examine potential sales of a product or service.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $61,000 per year
2. An entry-level Market Research Analyst Salary: $49,500
3. Market Research Analyst with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $64,000
4. A Market Research Analyst with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $75,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: 21$
2. An entry-level Certified Nurse Assistant: $19
3. Market Research Analyst with 5-9 years of experience: $30
4. An experienced Market Research Analyst with 10-19 years of experience: $34

Bonus: $2900

Industry: All industry

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree

Skills: Market Research, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel

Employers: IMS Health, Lee and Associates, The Nielsen Company, The Sunflower Group

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

Plumbers are accountable for installing and maintaining water infrastructures within buildings, including drinking water, drainage, heating, hygiene, and sewerage systems.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $54,000 per year
2. A Plumbers Salary: $39,500
3. Plumbers with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $55,000
4. An experienced Plumbers with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $58,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: 21$
2. Entry-level Plumber hourly rate: $15
3. A plumber with 5-9 years of experience: $22
4. A plumber with 10-19 years of experience: $24

Bonus: $1000

Industry: Construction

Education needed: High school diploma.

Skills: Plumbing, Soldering, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

Truck Drivers

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $56,000 per year
2. An entry-level truck driver Salary: $49,000
3. Truck driver with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $54,000
4. An experienced truck driver with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $58,500

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $20
2. An entry-level truck driver hourly rate: $18
3. Truck driver with 5-9 years of experience hourly rate: $19
4. An experienced truck driver with 10-19 years of experience: $20

Bonus: $1175

Industry: Transport

Education needed: High School Education.

Skills: Safety Compliance, Commercial, Transport, Jobsite Delivery

Employers: XPO Logistics, FedEx Freight, US Postal Service, Amazon, Inc.

Medical Technologist

A medical technologist is an extremely skilled health professional who tests and examines blood, other body fluids, and tissue samples.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $58,000 per year
2. An entry-level Medical Technologist Salary: $49,500
3. Medical Technologist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $58,000
4. An experienced Medical Technologist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $61,100

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: 26$
2. An entry-level Medical Technologist: $23
3. Medical Technologist with 5-9 years of experience: $26
4. An experienced Medical Technologist with 10-19 years of experience: $29

Bonus: $1000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Microbiology, Generalist Duties, Technical Analysis, Oral / Verbal Communication

Employers: Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp of America, HCA, Inc., Ascension Health

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for producing reports, recognizing patterns, cooperating with others, gathering data, and setting up infrastructures.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $61,000 per year
2. An entry-level Data Analyst Salary: $55,000
3. Data Analyst with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $68,000
4. An experienced Data Analyst with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $71,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $21
2. An entry-level Data Analyst: $19
3. Data Analyst with 5-9 years of experience: $24
4. An experienced Data Analyst with 10-19 years of experience: $26

Bonus: $3900

Industry: IT, Bank, Insurance, Any consumer industry.

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Excel

Employers: UnitedHealth Group, Amazon.com Inc, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Comcast Cable, Inc.

Sales Manager

Sales managers manage a sales team by providing guidance, training, and mentorship, setting sales quotas and goals, creating sales strategies, interpreting data, assigning sales regions, and building their team.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $61,500 per year
2. An entry-level Sales Manager Salary: $46,323
3. Sales Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $61,500
4. An experienced Sales Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $66,500

Hourly rate based on experience

1. The average hourly rate for a Sales Manager is: 15$
2. An entry-level Sales Manager: $11
3. Sales Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $14
4. An experienced Sales Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $20

Bonus: $10,000

Industry: All

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Sales Management, Sales, Business Development, Customer Service

Business Operations Analyst

Business Operations Analysts are in command of conducting thorough, accurate reports and summaries of their company’s existing business operations.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $64,184 per year
2. An entry-level Business Operations Analysts: $56,500
3. Business Operations Analysts with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $67,000
4. An experienced Business Operations Analysts with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $72,500

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $24
2. An entry-level Business Operations Analysts: $22
3. Business Operations Analysts with 5-9 years of experience: $25
4. An experienced Business Operations Analysts with 10-19 years of experience: $27

Bonus: $4700

Industry: All

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree

Skills: Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Management

Employers: CBRE Group, Cisco Systems Inc, U.S. Bank, Oracle Corp.

Operational Managers

Operations managers supervise their company’s production of goods and/or services. They manage multiple departments, such as purchasing, warehousing, and manufacturing.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $65,904 per year
2. An entry-level Operations Managers Salary: $51,000
3. Operations Managers with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $65,500
4. An experienced Operations Managers with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $73,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $19
2. An entry-level Operations Managers: $16
3. Operations Managers with 5-9 years of experience: $20
4. An experienced Operations Managers with 10-19 years of experience: $22

Bonus: $5,000

Industry: All

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Human Resource Manager

Employers: Amazon.com INC., Walmart INC., CVS / Pharmacy, The Home Depot.

Registered Nurse

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and train patients and the public about several health conditions.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $66,000 per year
2. An entry-level Registered Nurse Salary: $56,500
3. Registered Nurse with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $67,000
4. An experienced Registered Nurse with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $71,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $29
2. An entry-level Registered Nurse: $26
3. Registered Nurse with 5-9 years of experience: $29
4. An experienced Registered Nurse with 10-19 years of experience: $33

Bonus: $1100

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Medicine / Surgery, Telemetry, Critical Care, Acute Care

Employers: DaVita Inc., Ascension Health, Methodist, Kaiser Permanente

Medical and Health Service Manager

A Medical and Health Service Manager serves for a health care institution such as a hospital, supervising either the whole facility or a part of it.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $69,000 per year
2. An entry-level Medical and Health Service ManagerSalary: $63,500
3. Medical and Health Service Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $67,000
4. An experienced Medical and Health Service Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $72,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $27
2. An entry-level Medical and Health Service Manager: $22
3. Medical and Health Service Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $27
4. An experienced Medical and Health Service Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $30

Bonus: $5000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree

Skills: Operations Management, Medicine / Surgery, People Management, Electronic Medical Records

Employers: US Airforce, Aetna INC., Planned Parenthood

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists assess and record a patient’s progress. Physical therapists help injured, or ill people recover movement and manage pain.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $72,000 per year
2. An entry-level Physical Therapist Salary: $67,500
3. Physical Therapist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $75,000
4. An experienced Physical Therapist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $83,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $32
2. An entry-level Certified Nurse Assistant: $31
3. Physical Therapist with 5-9 years of experience: $35
4. An experienced Physical Therapist with 10-19 years of experience: $41

Bonus: $3000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics

Employers: RehabCare, Kindred Healthcare, Select Medical Corporation, ATI Holdings, LLC

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts install software, such as firewalls, to protect computer networks. Information security analysts prepare, plan, and carry out security measures to protect their computer networks and systems.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $73,000 per year
2. An entry-level Information Security Analyst Salary: $60,000
3. Information Security Analyst with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $82,000
4. An experienced Information Security Analyst with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $95,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $28
2. An entry-level Information Security Analyst: $22
3. Information Security Analyst with 5-9 years of experience: $36
4. An experienced Information Security Analyst with 10-19 years of experience: $41

Bonus: $4600

Industry: IT

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree

Skills: Cyber Security, Computer Security, IT Security and Infrastructure

Employers: Lockheed Martin Corp, IBM INC., TraceSecurity, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Financial Managers

Finance managers develop and monitor departmental budgets. They make relevant financial forecasts for their company.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $74,000 per year
2. An entry-level Finance Manager Salary: $59,000
3. Finance Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $80,000
4. An experienced Finance Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $90,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $29
2. An entry-level Finance Manager hourly rate: $21
3. Finance Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $29
4. An experienced Finance Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $35

Bonus: $10,000

Industry: All

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Financial Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgeting

Employers: Amazon.com INC., Microsoft Corp., Johnson & Johnson, Walt Disney Company

Construction Managers

A Construction Manager supervises buildings, commercial complexes, residential buildings, roads, and other infrastructures. He or she makes sure that the work is running efficiently.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $77,600 per year
2. An entry-level Construction Manager Salary: $57,000
3. Construction Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $76,000
4. An experienced Construction Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $86,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $30
2. An entry-level Construction Manager hourly rate: $21
3. Construction Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $28
4. An experienced Construction Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $36

Bonus: $6700

Industry: Construction

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Contractor Management, Blueprints, Construction Estimating, Project Management

Employers: Pulte Homes, Inc., Toll Brothers, Inc., Lennar Corporation, Meritage Homes, Incorporated

Commercial Pilot

Commercial pilots work for airlines. Commercial pilots must guarantee that flight operations are conducted safely and efficiently. They must launch preflight planning by examining the weather and checking aircraft performance.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $80,942 per year
2. An entry-level Commercial pilot Salary: $59,000
3. A commercial pilot with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $80,000
4. An experienced Commercial pilot with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $90,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $45
2. An entry-level Commercial pilot average hourly rate: $30
3. A commercial pilot with 5-9 years of experience: $50
4. An experienced Commercial pilot with 10-19 years of experience: $70

Bonus: $5100

Industry: Aviation

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Safety Compliance, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Commercial

Employers: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines

Lawyers

Attorneys or Lawyers apply the law to specific situations and counsel their clients on a course of action based on legal rights and responsibilities.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $85,500 per year
2. An entry-level Lawyer Salary: $62,500
3. A lawyer with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $95,000
4. A Lawyer with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $110,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $49
2. An entry-level Lawyer: $26
3. A lawyer with 5-9 years of experience: $50
4. An experienced Lawyer with 10-19 years of experience: $85

Bonus: $6000

Industry: Law

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Legal Research, Client Interaction, Negotiation, Legal Document Review, Litigation Case Management

Employers: Self Employed, GEICO, Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice

Project Manager (IT)

Project managers in Information Technology (IT) are tasked with planning specific projects within a company and ensuring that they are executed and on-track through every stage of the process.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $90,000 per year
2. An entry-level Project Manager Salary: $61,000
3. Project Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $89,000
4. An experienced Project Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $102,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $41
2. An entry-level Project Manager’s average hourly rate: $22
3. Project Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $43
4. An experienced Project Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $58

Bonus: $6000

Industry: IT

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile Software Development, Project Coordinating

Employers: Cognizant, Kaiser Permanente, Accenture, TCS, Infosys

Physician Assistant

A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional and caregiver who generally works in a clinic, doctor’s office, or hospital.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $97,347 per year
2. An entry-level Physician Assistant Salary: $90,000
3. Physician Assistant with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $102,603
4. An experienced Physician Assistant with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $110,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $54
2. An entry-level Physician Assistant average hourly pay: $50
3. Physician Assistant with 5-9 years of experience: $56
4. An experienced Physician Assistant with 10-19 years of experience: $60

Bonus: $5000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Family Practice, Acute Care, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine

Employers: Northwell Health, Ascension Health, Teamhealth, Inc., Geisinger Health Systems

Sales Director

Sales directors are high-level management employees and occasional higher-ranking officials responsible for directing sales teams, either for an entire organization or within a regional or branding division.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $100,500 per year
2. An entry-level Sales Director Salary: $75,500
3. Sales Director with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $92,000
4. An experienced Sales Director with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $111,500

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $50
2. An entry-level Sales Director: $35
3. Sales Director with 5-9 years of experience: $48
4. An experienced Sales Director with 10-19 years of experience: $70

Bonus: $15,000

Industry: Consumer

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Sales Management, Business Development, Account Management, Strategic Sales

Employers: Ericsson INC., Comcast Cabel INC., Microsoft Corp., Gartner Group INC.

Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum engineers design and supervise the production and methods for retrieving oil and natural gas from various depths beneath the earth’s surface.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $101,500 per year
2. An entry-level Petroleum Engineer Salary: $87,500
3. Petroleum Engineer with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $118,000
4. An experienced Petroleum Engineer with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $135,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $50
2. An entry-level Petroleum Engineer hourly rate: $38
3. Petroleum Engineer with 5-9 years of experience: $64
4. An experienced Petroleum Engineer with 10-19 years of experience: $80

Bonus: $13,000

Industry: Oil and Gas

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Well Production Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Engineering Design, Drilling Engineering

Employers: Chevron Corporation, Shell Oil Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Dover Corp

Software Developers

Software developers develop computer applications and software that enable users to perform demanding tasks on computers or other devices. They are also responsible for the maintenance of the software.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $105,217 per year
2. An entry-level Software Developer Salary: $75,400
3. Software Developer with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $100,000
4. An experienced Software Developer with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $125,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $50
2. An entry-level Software Developer: $40
3. Software Developer with 5-9 years of experience: $50
4. An experienced Software Developer with 10-19 years of experience: $70

Bonus: $4000

Industry: IT

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL

Employers: Amazon.com INC., Microsoft Corporation, Usaa Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

Dentist

Dentistry is a field of medicine that concerns the health and treatment of the teeth and mouth.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $135,000 per year
2. An entry-level Dentist Salary: $120,300
3. Dentist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $136,000
4. An experienced Dentist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $150,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $82
2. An entry-level Dentist average hourly rate: $63
3. Dentist with 5-9 years of experience: $71
4. An experienced Dentist with 10-19 years of experience: $90

Bonus: $10,000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: Self Employed, Dental Group Ltd, Aspen Dental, Indian Health Services

Employers: Composite Fillings, Oral Surgery, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Public Health

Computer and Information Systems (CIS) Managers

Computer and Information Systems managers design, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in the company.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average Salary: $146,360 per year
2. An entry-level CIS Manager Salary: $100,500
3. CIS Manager with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $145,000
4. An experienced CIS Manager with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $170,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $90
2. An entry-level CIS Manager: $70
3. CIS Manager with 5-9 years of experience: $90
4. An experienced CIS Manager with 10-19 years of experience: $100

Bonus: $10,000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: Project Management, Data Analysis, Network Management / Administration

Employers: U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force (USAF), West Corp.

Pediatrician

General pediatricians are doctors who practice in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $153,339 per year
2. An entry-level Pediatrician Salary: $25,500
3. A pediatrician with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $29,000
4. An experienced Pediatrician with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $35,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $83
2. An entry-level Pediatrician: $11
3. A pediatrician with 5-9 years of experience: $13
4. An experienced Pediatrician with 10-19 years of experience: $14

Bonus: $8000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Bachelor’s degree.

Skills: Pediatrics, Preventative Medicine, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Preventative Medicine.

Orthodontist

Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and improve appearance.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $188,737 per year
2. An entry-level Orthodontist Salary: $153,500
3. An orthodontist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $190,000
4. An experienced Orthodontist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $200,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $100
2. An entry-level Orthodontist: $75
3. An orthodontist with 5-9 years of experience: $100
4. An experienced Orthodontist with 10-19 years of experience: $120

Bonus: $7000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: Orthodontics, Medicine / Surgery, Leadership, Orthopedics

Psychiatrist

A Psychiatrist engages with patients and determines if a mental disorder is present. An evaluation of the patient’s symptoms, habits, behavior, and past medical history will be carried out.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $210,200 per year
2. An entry-level Psychiatrist Salary: $190,500
3. A psychiatrist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $210,000
4. An experienced Psychiatrist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $227,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $140
2. An entry-level Psychiatrist average hourly pay: $101
3. A psychiatrist with 5-9 years of experience: $130
4. An experienced Psychiatristwith 10-19 years of experience: $150

Bonus: $13,000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: Psychiatric, Patient Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medicine / Surgery

Employers: Kaiser Permanente, Self-Employed, Novant Health, UPMC McKeesport

Surgeons and Physicians

A general surgeon is a physician that practices in performing medical surgeries. A general surgeon often does not have a specialty as to the type of surgery they perform. Most surgeons begin their professions as a general surgeon before specializing in specific areas like Neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $290,000 per year
2. An entry-level Surgeon Salary: $255,900
3. A surgeon with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $276,000
4. An experienced Surgeon with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $303,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $200
2. An entry-level Surgeon: $180
3. A surgeon with 5-9 years of experience: $200
4. An experienced Surgeon with 10-19 years of experience: $220

Bonus: $20,000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: General Surgery, Emergency / Trauma, Medicine / Surgery, Bariatrics

Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologists perform an important role in several surgical procedures, as they are responsible for carefully administering general or local anesthetics to patients while observing them closely.

Salaries based on experience

1. Average salary: $300,000 per year
2. An entry-level Anesthesiologist Salary: $253,500
3. Anesthesiologist with 5-9 years of experience Salary: $300,000
4. An experienced Anesthesiologist with 10-19 years of experience Salary: $320,000

Hourly rate based on experience

1. Average hourly rate: $220
2. An entry-level Anesthesiologist: $180
3. Anesthesiologist with 5-9 years of experience: $220
4. An experienced Anesthesiologist with 10-19 years of experience: $240

Bonus: $20,000

Industry: Healthcare

Education needed: Master’s degree.

Skills: Eldercare, long term care, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics

Employers: MEDNAX, Sheridan Healthcare Inc., Envision Inc., Teamhealth, Inc.

Conclusion

These are the highest paying jobs in 2022, with the highest median wages. The jobs in the Medical, Pharma, and IT sectors will boom, and supply will be a shortage, so it’s time to start a career in those fields.