Florida stands out not only for its beaches and sunny climate, but also for offering some of the highest-paying jobs in America's competitive job landscape. An interesting phenomenon is the prominence of healthcare professionals in the highest-paying employment categories, with anesthesiologists among the list leaders in the Sunshine State.
A report of Credit Karma reveals that Health professionals top the list of highest-paying jobs in every state. Cardiologists lead the category of “Health Practitioners and Technicians” nationally, with an annual salary of US$353,970. However, Florida stands out with the case of anesthesiologists, who rank sixth in salaries in the entire country, with an income of US$174.79 per hour and an annual salary of US$363,570.
The data, sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and for May 2021, reveals a detailed picture of the wage landscape in the U.S. The ranking is based on the average annual salary for detailed occupations, providing a detailed look at the job opportunities most lucrative in each state.
The 10 highest paying professions by state
- Georgia: Orthopedic surgeons – US$183.57 per hour – US$381,830 per year.
- North Dakota: Orthopedic surgeons – US$179.44 per hour – US$373,230 per year.
- Hawaii: Dermatologists – US$176.25 per hour – US$366,600 per year.
- Illinois: Obstetricians and gynecologists – US$175.39 per hour – US$364,800 per year.
- North Carolina: Radiologists – US$175.23 per hour – US$364,470 per year.
- Florida: anesthesiologists – US$174.79 per hour – US$363,570 per year.
- Louisiana: Orthopedic surgeons US$174.19 per hour – US$362,320 per year.
- Maryland: cardiologists – US$174.08 per hour – US$362,090 per year.
- Texas: cardiologists – US$174.04 per hour – US$361,990 per year.
- New Hampshire: Cardiologists – US$173.63 per hour – US$361,150 per year.
Among medical professions, nurse anesthetists are the highest paid, with an annual salary of US$202,470
Nationally, personal financial advisors lead the list in the financial sector, with an annual salary of $119,960. First-line supervisors in police and detectives have an annual salary of US$98,760, making it the highest-paying job in this field.
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Doctors and surgeons are often among the highest-paying jobs and have a direct impact on people's health and well-being.
Petroleum engineers top the list in their field with $145,720 a year, while computer research scientists make $142,650 a year. Sales engineers have an average annual salary of US$118,630.
California stands as the state with the most high-paying jobs, with 189 jobs exceeding $100,000 a year. On the other hand, Mississippi has the most pronounced wage gap, with an average annual salary of $42,700.
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