Quartz’s report was based on 2018 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics survey, which is conducted every other year.
The highest-paying jobs in 2018:
1. Anesthesiologists: $267,020
2. General surgeons: $255,110
3. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: $242,370
4. OB-GYNs: $238,320
5. Orthodontists: $225,760
6. Psychiatrists: $220,380
7. Family and general practitioners: $211,780
8. Physicians and surgeons (other specialists): $203,880
9. Chief executives: $200,140
10. General internists: $196,490
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