Ranked list · 22 careers
22 Jobs That Pay $200k a Year, Ranked by Annual Openings (2026)
Chief Executive tops this list at $213,990 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), with +3.2% projected employment change over 2025–2035. Below are 22 careers that meet the criteria, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.
- Careers on this list
- 22From 1,731 in the bank
- Median pay on the list
- $296,495BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Projected to grow
- 22 of 22BLS EP, 2025–2035
- Openings a year
- 54,500Combined, BLS EP
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How we built this list
Occupations whose national median annual wage is $200,000 or more, ranked by projected annual openings. A $200,000 median means half the people already in the job earn more than that.
- Occupations whose national median annual wage is $200,000 or more, ranked by projected annual openings. A $200,000 median means half the people already in the job earn more than that.
- Occupations with no BLS wage or projection data are excluded rather than estimated.
- The list is regenerated from source data on every bank refresh. It is not hand-picked and no editorial ranking is applied.
The list
The top 22 jobs that pay $200k a year
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- 1
1. Chief Executive
Management
- Median pay
- $213,990median a year
- Growth
- +3.2%
- Openings / yr
- 19,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body.
- 2
2. Airline Pilot
Transportation and Material Moving
- Median pay
- $232,140median a year
- Growth
- +8.3%
- Openings / yr
- 11,200
- Education
- Bachelor's
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo.
- 3
3. Allergist and Immunologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $265,930median a year
- Growth
- +3.4%
- Openings / yr
- 9,400
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
- 4
4. Family Medicine Physician
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $244,180median a year
- Growth
- +3.3%
- Openings / yr
- 2,900
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan.
- 5
5. Nurse Anesthetist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $236,590median a year
- Growth
- +9.7%
- Openings / yr
- 2,400
- Education
- Master's
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia.
- 6
6. General Internal Medicine Physician
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $256,560median a year
- Growth
- +4.0%
- Openings / yr
- 1,900
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.
- 7
7. Anesthesiologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $391,490median a year
- Growth
- +3.6%
- Openings / yr
- 1,100
- Education
- Doctorate
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
- 8
8. Pediatrician, General
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $210,040median a year
- Growth
- +1.5%
- Openings / yr
- 1,000
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children.
- 9
9. Emergency Medicine Physician
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $335,550median a year
- Growth
- +3.2%
- Openings / yr
- 900
- Education
- Doctorate
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability.
- 10
10. Psychiatrist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $281,870median a year
- Growth
- +7.2%
- Openings / yr
- 900
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
- 11
11. Radiologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $420,860median a year
- Growth
- +3.4%
- Openings / yr
- 700
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds.
- 12
12. Cardiologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $496,010median a year
- Growth
- +4.8%
- Openings / yr
- 500
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system.
- 13
13. Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $292,910median a year
- Growth
- +1.7%
- Openings / yr
- 500
- Education
- Doctorate
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth.
- 14
14. Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $358,550median a year
- Growth
- +4.0%
- Openings / yr
- 400
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
- 15
15. Dermatologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $328,730median a year
- Growth
- +6.8%
- Openings / yr
- 400
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails.
- 16
16. Pathologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $312,400median a year
- Growth
- +4.8%
- Openings / yr
- 300
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids.
- 17
17. Neurologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $248,560median a year
- Growth
- +6.4%
- Openings / yr
- 300
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
- 18
18. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $352,220median a year
- Growth
- +5.6%
- Openings / yr
- 200
- Education
- Doctorate
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.
- 19
19. Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $300,080median a year
- Growth
- +4.5%
- Openings / yr
- 200
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye.
- 20
20. Orthodontist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $289,140median a year
- Growth
- +6.0%
- Openings / yr
- 200
- Education
- Doctorate
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
- 21
21. Pediatric Surgeon
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $559,030median a year
- Growth
- +2.0%
- Openings / yr
- 0
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents.
- 22
22. Prosthodontist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $311,180median a year
- Growth
- +5.8%
- Openings / yr
- 0
- Education
- Doctorate
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
Questions
Jobs That Pay $200k a Year: FAQ
What is the top career on the jobs that pay $200k a year list?
Chief Executive leads the list with a median wage of $213,990 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) and projected employment change of +3.2% over 2025–2035. Typical entry-level education is bachelor's.
How was this list put together?
Occupations whose national median annual wage is $200,000 or more, ranked by projected annual openings. A $200,000 median means half the people already in the job earn more than that. Occupations whose national median annual wage is $200,000 or more, ranked by projected annual openings. A $200,000 median means half the people already in the job earn more than that. Every figure comes from BLS OEWS May 2025, BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035 and O*NET 31.0 Database.
How much do jobs that pay $200k a year pay?
Across the 22 careers on this list the middle occupation pays $296,495 a year, from $210,040 at the bottom to $559,030 at the top (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The median across all US occupations is $50,980.
How many of these careers can you enter without a degree?
None. BLS lists an associate's degree or higher as the typical entry requirement for all 22 careers on this list.