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.
Total employment for the highest-paying jobs in 2018:
1. Anesthesiologists: 31,060
2. General surgeons: 34,390
3. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: 4,830
4. OB-GYNs: 18,590
5. Orthodontists: 5,350
6. Psychiatrists: 25,630
7. Family and general practitioners: 114,130
8. Physicians and surgeons (other specialists): 389,180
9. Chief executives: 195,530
10. General internists: 37,820
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