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.
Comments