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Top-Paying Jobs in the US (2026)

$385,810
Anesthesiologist median annual salary (highest)
Summary

The highest-paying occupation in the US is anesthesiologist with a median salary of $385,810 in 2026, followed by oral surgeons ($337,000), obstetricians/gynecologists ($330,000), and surgeons general ($326,000). The top 5 are all medical specialties. Outside medicine, top earners include CEOs ($206,000), airline pilots ($219,000), and computer & information systems managers ($175,000).

Breakdown

Anesthesiologist$385,810
Oral surgeon$337,000
Obstetrician/gynecologist$330,000
Surgeons (general)$326,000
Airline pilot$219,000
CEO (median)$206,000
IT manager (median)$175,000
Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS· As of 2026-Q1

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