If you are looking to change careers and want to be well paid, numerous jobs pay more than 100k. You will likely need retraining but are always young enough to learn. We take a look at 20 jobs, high-flying roles, and the average yearly pay:
Anesthesiologist ($261,730)
Anesthesiologists administer anesthesia to patients before surgery. During surgery, they monitor patients’ vital signs to ensure everything is under control, which is why a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a residency program in anesthesiology are required.
Surgeon ($252,140)
Surgeons perform various operations to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Most specialize in a particular area, such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, or orthopedic surgery, which can increase their salary. All surgeons need an MD degree, followed by residency training in their chosen specialty, which can include general surgery.
Physician ( $230,160)
Physicians diagnose and treat various medical conditions and are often the first people patients see in the medical field. They may specialize in a particular area of medicine, such as pediatrics or cardiology, and, like surgeons, require an MD.
Dentist ($208,000)
Dentists can diagnose and treat various oral health problems and strategically conduct cosmetic dentistry procedures, including veneers and teeth whitening. However, to successfully perform these procedures, dentists need a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry) degree, which takes 8 to 10 years to obtain.
Petroleum Engineer ( $180,140)
One of the main tasks of a petroleum engineer is to create and develop methods for withdrawing oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. They must also work on ways to improve oil and gas production. Petroleum engineers typically need a four-year bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or a related field.
Computer and Information Systems Managers ($160,180)
Within an organization, computer and information systems managers strategically coordinate and plan information systems activities. They must ensure that these computer systems operate smoothly and meet the organization’s needs. Like most jobs on this list, you’ll need a computer science degree.
Civil Engineer ( $87,060)
Civil engineers require a bachelor’s degree to oversee various infrastructure projects and their designs. This includes roads, bridges, and dams. They also work on water and wastewater treatment systems and land development projects, and their salaries may vary. Mostly, this depends on the project’s size and scale and what’s involved.
Marketing Manager ( $134,180)
Marketing managers develop and oversee marketing plans for products or services. They also conduct market research, identify target markets, and develop marketing campaigns to reach those markets. Marketing managers generally pursue a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field, but many have worked at the assistant level.
Sales Manager ( $127,990)
Sales managers oversee the work of sales representatives and develop sales strategies for companies. They set sales goals, motivate sales staff, and track sales performance. Like marketing managers, a degree is often required but not necessarily, depending on experience in the field.
Financial Manager ($134,910)
Financial managers oversee a company’s or organization’s financial activities. They develop budgets, analyze financial data, and recommend how to allocate financial resources. Financial managers typically need a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, mainly when working with large clients.
Nurse Practitioner ($118,040)
As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners can successfully diagnose and treat various medical conditions. They can also prescribe various medications based on their tests and order other diagnostic tests. This requires a master’s degree in nursing.
Physician Assistant ($115,880)
Physician assistants are medical professionals, usually with a master’s degree, who work under the supervision of physicians. They can conduct many similar tasks as physicians. This includes recording your medical history, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests.
Hardware Engineer ($106,736)
Hardware design engineers design and create computer hardware elements, including microchips, circuit boards, and scanners. They may also be required to draft designs and make prototypes for accuracy testing. They are often involved with manufacturing highly skilled computer hardware components that warrant a competitive salary.
User Experience Manager (103,384)
A user experience manager, or UX manager, is responsible for maintaining, determining, and supporting interactions between a business and its customers. They work closely with designers and product teams to create user journeys or roadmaps, which map out the steps users take to achieve specific goals within the product.
Art Director ($105,180)
An Art Director is the visual leader behind a creative project, overseeing the visual style and ensuring it aligns with its goals. They are the captains of the visual ship, whether it’s for advertising campaigns, magazines, websites, film productions, or even product packaging.
Senior Project Manager ($114,164)
Senior project managers manage project teams that work across multiple business departments. They may also manage schedules, finances, resources, stage gate quality, and control guidelines.
Psychiatric Nurse ($120,958)
Psychiatric nurses, commonly referred to as mental health nurses, work with families, individuals, and communities to help assess, treat, and heal mental health illnesses. They may be responsible for developing diagnoses and treatment plans and implementing nursing processes to evaluate treatment programs for effectiveness.
Corporate Lawyer ($127,489)
Corporate lawyers help clients with financing for acquisitions and mergers. They may also provide counsel regarding the drafting, negotiating, and performing contracts for the sale of businesses or portions of a business.
CEO ( $136,754)
A chief executive may devise strategies and policies to ensure a company meets its objectives and goals. They may also be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations and processes in a company in the public or private sector.
Pharmacy Manager ( $128,091)
Pharmacy managers lead pharmacy staff by assigning tasks, supervising, hiring, and training employees, and evaluating and scheduling work shifts. They may also fill prescriptions and monitor pharmacy techs to ensure all procedures and protocols are followed.