When choosing a career, it's important to seek out jobs that are meaningful, will allow balance in your life, and that will be around in the future.
But a high salary doesn't hurt, either.
US News & World Report recently released its 2018 Best Jobs rankings, which determines the best occupations in the US based on median salary, employment rate, job growth, job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance.
The publication then ranked these coveted positions by pay, finding that, unsurprisingly, many of America's top jobs come with six-figure salaries.
Positions in the healthcare sector dominated the list, with anesthesiologists claiming the top spot.
Let's check out the list of best high-paying jobs in the US.
25. Medical and health services managers
Projected Jobs: 69,800
Median Salary: $96,540
Unemployment Rate: 3.3%
24. Political Scientist
Projected Jobs: 200
Median Salary: $114,290
Unemployment Rate: 4.0%
23. Actuary
Projected Jobs: 5,300
Median Salary: $100,610
Unemployment Rate: 1.4%
22. Optometrist
Projected Jobs: 7,000
Median Salary: $106,140
Unemployment Rate: 1.8%
21. Pharmacist
Projected Jobs: 17,600
Median Salary: $122,230
Unemployment Rate: 2.0%
20. Business Operations Manager
Projected Jobs: 205,900
Median Salary: $99,310
Unemployment Rate: 1.7%
19. Financial Advisor
Projected Jobs: 39,300
Median Salary: $90,530
Unemployment Rate: 1.5%
18. Sales Manager
Projected Jobs: 28,400
Median Salary: $117,960
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
17. Financial Manager
Projected Jobs: 108,400
Median Salary : $121,750
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
16. Lawyer
Projected Jobs: 74,800
Median Salary: $118,160
Unemployment Rate: 0.7%
15. Podiatrist
Projected Jobs: 1,100
Median Salary: $124,830
Unemployment Rate: 2.1%
14. Marketing Manager
Projected Jobs: 136,000
Median Salary: $131,180
Unemployment Rate: 2.8%
13. IT Manager
Projected Jobs: 43,800
Median Salary: $135,800
Unemployment Rate: 2.7%
12. Petroleum Engineer
Projected Jobs: 4,900
Median Salary: $128,230
Unemployment Rate: 5.9%
11. Nurse Anesthetist
Projected Jobs: 6,700
Median Salary: $160,270
Unemployment Rate: 2.7%
10. Prosthodontist
Projected Jobs: 200
Median Salary: $126,050
Unemployment Rate: 0.4%
9. Dentist
Projected Jobs: 23,200
Median Salary: $153,900
Unemployment Rate: 0.4%
8. Pediatrician
Projected Jobs: 5,300
Median Salary: $168,990
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
7. Psychiatrist
Projected Jobs: 3,600
Median Salary: $194,740
Unemployment Rate: 1.8%
6. Physician
Projected Jobs: 8,400
Median Salary: $196,380
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
5. Orthodontist
Projected Jobs: 1,100
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.4%
4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Projected Jobs: 1,200
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
3. Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Projected Jobs: 3,900
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
2. Surgeon
Projected Jobs: 7,600
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
1. Anesthesiologist
Projected Jobs: 7,600
Median Salary: $208,000
Unemployment Rate: 0.5%
(via U.S. News & Report)
