Here’s how the 10 professions ranked:
1. Physicians and surgeons
Median annual wage: $208,000
2. Dentists
Median annual wage: $158,120
3. Podiatrists
Median annual wage: $127,740
4. Pharmacists
Median annual wage: $124,170
5. Nurse anesthetists, midwives and practitioners
Median annual wage: $110,930
6. Optometrists
Median annual wage: $110,300
7. Physician assistants
Median annual wage: $104,860
8. Physical therapists
Median annual wage: $86,850
9. Occupational therapists
Median annual wage: $83,200
10. Radiation therapists
Median annual wage: $80,570
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