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The 37 Top-Paying Jobs in America

21. Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer

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Mean annual pay: $136,400

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 81,350

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 5%

20. Natural Sciences Manager

Mean annual pay: $136,570

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 53,450

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 3%

19. Marketing Manager

Mean annual pay: $140,660

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 192,890

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 9%

18. Computer and Information Systems Manager

Mean annual pay: $141,000

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 341,250

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 15%

17. Architectural or Engineering Manager

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Mean annual pay: $141,650

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 179,770

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 2%

16. Petroleum Engineer

Mean annual pay: $149,590

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 34,600

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 10%

15. Nurse Anesthetist

Mean annual pay: $160,250

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 39,410

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 31%

14. Prosthodontist

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Mean annual pay: $161,020

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 710

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 18%

Prosthodontists construct oral prostheses for replacing missing teeth to correct mouth and jaw deformities, to maintain oral function, and to improve appearance.

13. Dentist (All Other Specialties)

Mean annual pay: $171,040

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 5,550

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 18%

12. Dentist (General)

Mean annual pay: $172,350

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 100,080

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 18%

11. Pediatrician (General)

Mean annual pay: $183,180

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 28,660

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 14%

10. Chief Executive Officer

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Mean annual pay*: $185,850

Number of people who hold this job in the US: 238,940

Projected growth (2014 – 2024): 6%

* The top-earning CEOs in America earn tens of millions of dollars.

It will likely come as no surprise to you that the May 2015 salary and employment data gathered from more than 1 million businesses found that 9 of the 10 top-paying jobs are in the medical field. And they are…