HIGH-PAYING OCCUPATIONS IN THE U.S.
The United States of America is a very developed state with the strongest economy in the world, whose immigration policy is aimed at attracting “minds and talents” from different corners of the planet. The annual flow of migrants exceeds one million people. At the same time, the lion's share seeks to find a decent job in the United States, open their own business or study in one of the prestigious American universities.
By the way, in the top ten of the authoritative rating of the best universities in the world – The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 are seven educational institutions from the United States. The country has created optimal conditions for migrant workers, but only for those who really want and are ready to work hard to succeed. Potential immigrants should research the local labor market and pay attention to the most in-demand professions in the United States.
Undoubtedly, the global pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection significantly affects the unemployment rate, the demand for labor, American salaries and the economic situation in general. For example, in the spring of 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the issuance of Green Cards and work visas. Immigration to the United States was suspended for 60 days. Despite everything, the country still needs skilled professionals from abroad.
Next, let's highlight the highest paying occupations in the United States in 2025.
No. | Occupations | Salary (dollars per year) |
1. | Anesthesiologists | 271,440 |
2. | Surgeons (other than ophthalmologists) | 251,650 |
3. | Obstetricians and gynecologists | 239,120 |
4. | Orthodontists | 237,990 |
5. | Oral and maxillofacial surgeons | 234,990 |
6. | Physicians (various specialties other than pediatric) | 218,850 |
7. | Psychiatrists | 217,100 |
8. | Orthopedists | 214,870 |
9. | Family medicine doctors | 214,370 |
10. | General practitioners | 210,960 |
11. | Managers | 197,840 |
12. | Dentists (general) | 194,930 |
13. | Nurse anesthetists | 189,190 |
14. | Airline pilots, co-pilots and flight engineers | 186,870 |
15. | Dentists (all other specialists) | 186,300 |
16. | Pediatricians (general) | 184,570 |
17. | Computer and information systems managers | 161,730 |
18. | Architectural and engineering managers | 158,100 |
19. | Petroleum engineers | 154,330 |
20. | Lawyers | 148,910 |
Note. Information is based on official data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The highest paid professions in the United States are concentrated mainly in the health care sector. And the situation will not change dramatically in the near future. The best states to live in the United States are Iowa, Minnesota and Utah. The most comfortable American cities for living are Austin (Texas), Colorado Springs (Colorado) and Denver (Colorado).
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