Top Ten Highest Paying Jobs in America

After America was given a recessional blow to the face, Americans and others in the country suffered a 360 degree shift in the job situation. It's sad to see so many people out of a job, and struggling to raise a family, or live out an ordinary life, with some without even the bare necessities of life. People are still looking for jobs, and trying to get by with what they have, but it hasn't stopped them from pushing forward. Companies have raised their standards, wanting employees with years of experience and a resume to match. Here is the latest of what the top ten highest paying jobs in America are, to help you narrow down your choices to help find a prime focus.

Highest Paying Jobs in the US

We break down the market scene for you on jobs that pay well, in the table illustrated below. Not all avenues are working out great, so be on the lookout for these jobs as your back up plan.

Ranking	Profession	Pay
1.	Surgeons	Approx. $219,000 and above.
2.	Anesthesiologists	Approx. $211,000 and above.
3.	Oral Surgeons	Approx. $210,000 and above.
4.	Obstetrician and Gynecologists	Approx. 208,000 and above.
5.	Orthodontists	Approx. $206,000 and above.
6.	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	Approx. $185,420 and above
7.	Physicians - Internists	Approx. $183,900 and above.
8.	CEO	Approx. $167,000 and above.
9.	Prosthodontists	Approx. $168,810 and above.
10.	General/Family Practitioners	Approx. $161,490 and above.

Other Jobs That Made It to the List

Ranking	Profession	Pay
11.	Psychiatrists	Approx. $154,050 and above.
12.	Lawyers	Approx. $124,750 and above.
13.	Airline Pilot	Approx. $119,750 and above.
13.	Computer/Info Systems Manager	Approx. $118,710 and above.
14.	Sales Manager	Approx. $110,390 and above.

The highest paid jobs require a lot of skill and professionalism, with companies looking for those who can raise the bar one step above the other. It's a more cut throat scenario, and it may not be easy but you can try your luck with your experience and qualifications.

10 Top Paying Jobs for Women

Women out there who have it all in experience, but are constantly up against a road block in the job scene, can try a hand out at these job positions. Even those fresh out of university and looking to make it in the world on their own, can try these options out. A word of advice would be, to get as much textbook knowledge as possible and intern experience in this day and age, since companies are tightening their requirements when it comes down to choosing the best job candidates. According to CNN's report from last year 2010, these are currently the highest paying jobs for women.

Ranking	Profession
1.	Chief Executive
2.	Pharmacist
3.	Lawyer
4.	Computer/IT Manager
5.	Software Engineer
6.	Physician/Surgeon
7.	Computer Programmer
8.	Management Analyst
9.	Computer Scientist
10.	Occupational Therapist

These are some of the best jobs in the world for women, for those who have what it takes to fill in that position. For varied options be sure to check out a web portal that browses the interface for the best matched profiles that twin up against your resume - check out CareerBuilder and AmericasJobExchange.

The top ten highest paying jobs in America are the most sought after professions, especially now with the job scene being dicey. I hope this helps you out with finding the perfect job for you, or for others looking out for one. I wish you luck.