The highest paying job in the USA, on average, is anesthesiologist. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, anesthesiologists earn a median annual wage of over $267,000, making it the highest paying occupation in the country. Other high-paying jobs include surgeon, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, orthodontist, and obstetrician and gynecologist. These are all medical occupations, which tend to have high salaries due to the high level of training and expertise required. In general, jobs that require advanced education and specialized skills tend to have the highest salaries.
