Top 10 Paying Jobs In America

Neurosurgeons take home a median $368,000 in salary and bonus annually. What other great careers from Money and PayScale  list of Best Jobs in America offer hefty paychecks?

1. Neurosurgeon

Median pay: $368,000

Top pay: $643,000

2. Petroleum Engineer

Median pay: $162,000

Top pay: $265,000

3. Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Median pay: $159,000

Top pay: $205,000

4. Petroleum Geologist

Median pay: $149,000

Top pay: $247,000

5. Dentist

Median pay: $147,000

Top pay: $253,000

6. Actuary

Median pay: $136,000

Top pay: $208,000

7. Software Architect

Median pay: $119,000

Top pay: $162,000

8. Pharmacist

Median pay: $114,000

Top pay: $133,000

9. Management Consultant

Median pay: $110,000

Top pay: $198,000

10. SAP Basis Administrator

Median pay: $107,000

Top pay: $160,000

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