[Immigration Life Guide] The Top 10 Highest Paying Professions in the United States in 2015

    Which professions in the United States were the highest paying in 2015? Recently, the employment website Careercast released the list of the top 10 highest paying professions in the United States for 2015, for the reference of our immigrant friends in the United States.

    1. Surgeon Average Annual Income: $352,220

    Some specialists earn significantly more than this level, such as neurosurgeons whose average annual income in their first year of practice is $520,000.

    2. Psychiatrist Average Annual Income: $181,880

    Like surgeons, psychiatrists require many years of training. In addition to high income, nearly one-third of psychiatrists believe that building relationships with patients and identifying their health issues is another reward of their work.

    3. Family Physician Average Annual Income: $180,180

    The income growth for family physicians over the next seven years is expected to exceed the national average. According to the American Medical Association, as of 2015, the demand for family physicians reached 31,100.

    4. Corporate Executive Average Annual Income: $173,320

    An MBA degree can help corporate executives reach higher levels and obtain higher salaries and benefits. Data shows that in 2013, the income ratio of CEOs to average employees reached 331:1.

    5. Dentist Average Annual Income: $146,340

    Although dentists earn a good income, the pressure from patients can be daunting. Gaining admission to dental school is highly competitive, and it also requires excellent skills.

    6. Petroleum Engineer Average Annual Income: $130,050

    Due to the global demand for new methods of oil extraction and processing, salaries in this field are expected to grow strongly in the coming years.

    7. Orthodontist Average Annual Income: $129,110

    To become an orthodontist, one must graduate from dental school, then obtain a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, followed by a postdoctoral degree in orthodontics, all of which takes about 10 years of training.

    8. Data Analyst Average Annual Income: $124,150

    This field offers substantial returns for practitioners, and does not require a graduate degree beyond a bachelor's.

    9. Air Traffic Controller Average Annual Income: $122,340

    This job offers a good salary, but due to the responsibility of controlling the arrival and departure of aircraft and monitoring their flight paths, the pressure on practitioners is high, requiring intense concentration for the safety of millions.

    10. Pharmacist Average Annual Income: $120,950 (Source: Information Times)

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