If you’re a student or a recent graduate, you might be wondering what career will make the most money. We’ve compiled data from American Community Survey (ACS) to find out what professions pay the most on average. The ACS is an annual survey of 3 million households conducted by the US Census Bureau. It collects information about income, employment and other demographic topics like education level.
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologists are board certified physicians who specialize in the administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures and pain management. Anesthesiologists work in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical facilities.
Anesthesiologist salary: According to PayScale’s research on the highest-paying jobs for a bachelor’s degree, anesthesiologists earn an average of $308,000 per year. The top 10 percent earned $450,000 or more.
Surgeon
Surgeons are highly trained and skilled professionals who work in a variety of settings, including hospitals and clinics. Surgeons are the highest paid medical specialists, with a salary of about $400,000 per year.
Surgeons perform invasive procedures that require precision and skill to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Surgery can be stressful because surgeons have such high expectations for themselves as well as their colleagues. The risk of mistakes is also very real when dealing with people’s lives on a daily basis.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the head, neck, jaws, face, mouth, teeth, gums, lips and other structures of the oral cavity. An OMFS can be found at hospitals or private practices performing surgeries such as dental implants; removal of wisdom teeth (third molars); oral cancer surgery; facial trauma repair; cleft lip/palate repair; jaw joint reconstruction; reduction procedures to correct breathing difficulties caused by large tongues or other obstructions; removal of tumors from soft tissues located within the upper aerodigestive tract (nasal cavity).
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Obstetricians and gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. These specialists perform a number of procedures including prenatal care, labour delivery management, removal of reproductive structures (such as uterine fibroids), diagnosis of female infertility and surgery to treat some conditions affecting females such as breast cancer.
Training requirements include 4 years at an accredited medical school followed by 3 years of residency training in obstetrics or gynecology leading to certification by examination on passing both parts (A & B) of the National Board Examination in Obstetrics & Gynecology given by the Federation of State Medical Boards.
Orthodontist
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in straightening teeth. Orthodontists use braces, retainers and other devices to move teeth into the right positions. They work with patients of all ages, from children to adults.
They evaluate their patients’ smiles for problems like overcrowding or gaps between the teeth, which can affect speech and bite function as well as self-confidence. The orthodontist may recommend a treatment plan that includes one or more types of dental appliances: brackets bonded onto the front surface of each tooth; wires attached to these brackets; elastics (rubber bands) connected between the brackets and regular visits for adjustments until they’re removed after a period of time (usually about two years).
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. They can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals and private practice.
Psychiatrists treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Psychiatrists also prescribe medication to treat these disorders. This is one reason why psychiatrists make such high salaries: they’re able to charge patients for their services as well as for prescriptions drugs. It can be extremely expensive—in addition to spending hours with them talking about their problems and providing therapy sessions.
Psychiatrists go through more schooling than any other type of doctor (five years), so it’s not surprising that they make so much money! In order to become a psychiatrist you have what it takes
Physician
This is a broad term that encompasses many different types of doctors. The most common types are: family doctor, internal medicine specialist, pediatrician, cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon. A dermatologist is also considered to be a physician because he or she treats skin conditions and diseases. These specialists can earn millions of dollars each year in salary alone. But that’s not all! Their income also includes what they make from performing surgeries and other procedures as well as speaking fees for conferences and lectures related to their area of expertise.
Prosthodontist
Prosthodontists specialize in the restoration and replacement of teeth. They are also known as prosthodontic surgeons and work to diagnose, treat and prevent dental problems, especially those that affect the jaw, teeth and gums. Prosthodontists may also specialize in areas such as oral surgery or orthodontics.
A prosthodontist must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree to enter the field and then complete a post-doctoral residency program before entering practice.
Pediatrician
Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians use their expertise to diagnose and treat diseases that affect this age group. They may work in hospitals or private practices, or with public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To become a pediatrician you must complete a four-year medical degree program at an accredited college or university and then complete an additional three to eight years of residency training requirements.
Podiatrist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), podiatrists are the highest-paid physician specialists in the U.S., with an average annual salary of $157,890 as of May 2016. Podiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. These physicians treat diseases and deformities such as bunions; heel pain; hammertoes; heel spurs; corns; ingrown toenails; nerve entrapment syndromes (such as tarsal tunnel syndrome); chronic pain due to arthritis or other causes; diabetic foot disease (such as neuropathy) and athletic injuries.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that the best career is one that pays well. If you want to earn more money and still have time for yourself, then becoming an anesthesiologist is a good option. You will be able to work less hours than other doctors because you focus on only one type of surgery – general anesthesia. However, keep in mind that this job requires around 12 years of training before graduating from medical school with your doctorate degree!
