Best paying and worst paying jobs


Look at the best paying job in the US and the worst paying job. Paying worst on people who serve you food and best on people handling your sickness, it's no wonder the focus of these two industries is getting and keeping you sick but away from death (so you can still pay).

Americas-Best-and-Worst-Paying-Jobs: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance



The Best paying

No. 1 Surgeons

Average Annual Pay: $206,770

One-Year Change: +8.0%

Employees in Field: 47,070

Best-Paying State: Wisconsin

The Job: Treat diseases, injuries and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.

No. 2 Anesthesiologists

Average Annual Pay: $197,570

One-Year Change: +2.5%

Employees in Field: 34,230

Best-Paying State: Kentucky

The Job: Administer anesthetics during surgery or other medical procedures.

No. 3 Orthodontists

Average Annual Pay: $194,930

One-Year Change: +5.2%

Employees in Field: 5,500

Best-Paying State: New Hampshire

The Job: Examine, diagnose and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws.

No. 4 Obstetrician and Gynecologists

Average Annual Pay: $192,780

One-Year Change: +5.0%

Employees in Field: 19,750

Best-Paying State: Wisconsin

The Job: Diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.

No. 5 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Average Annual Pay: $190,420

One-Year Change: +6.7%

Employees in Field: 4,760

Best-Paying State: Michigan

The Job: Perform surgery on mouths and jaws.


and the worst paying

No. 1 Combined Food-Preparation and Serving workers, Including Fast Food

Average Annual Pay: $17,400

One-Year Change: +4.2%

Employees in Field: 2,708,840

Best-Paying State: District of Columbia

The Job: Perform duties that combine both food preparation and food service.

No. 2 Cooks, Fast Food

Average Annual Pay: $17,620

One-Year Change: +4.5%

Employees in Field: 559,160

Best-Paying State: District of Columbia

The Job: Prepare and cook food in a fast-food restaurant with a limited menu.

No. 3 Dishwashers

Average Annual Pay: $17,750

One-Year Change: +4.0%

Employees in Field: 521,150

Best-Paying State: Nevada

The Job: Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment or utensils.

No. 4 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants, Bartender Helpers

Average Annual Pay: $18,140

One-Year Change: +4.4%

Employees in Field: 416,410

Best-Paying State: Hawaii

The Job: Facilitate food service, set and bus tables, supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter and coffee.

No. 5 Shampooers

Average Annual Pay: $18,300

One-Year Change: +4.6%

Employees in Field: 15,570

Best-Paying State: District of Columbia

The Job: Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.


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