10 HIGHEST PAYING JOBS IN THE WORLD
The highest paying jobs in the world require skills that take years to master, this does not mean that the skills are impossible to acquire, they just require time, patience and years of practice before they can be acquired. These jobs are very lucrative and landing one of them is seen as a dream come true for many. In this article I will outline some of the most lucrative jobs in the world.
Surgeon
Annual Median Salary: $353,000
Years of study: 12 - 16 years
Surgeons are one of the most highest paid people in the world, after entertainers and sports stars. It is a high skilled profession that requires years of training before practicing.
Physician
Annual Median Salary: $187,876
Years of study: 8 - 10 years
Next to surgeons are general physicians, this is another high skilled profession that requires years of training before one is licensed to practice. Physician are doctors who diagnose and treat medical ailments, but unlike surgeons they don't perform surgery.
Psychiatrist
Annual Median Salary: $181,880
Years of study: 4 - 8 years
Psychiatrists are mental health practitioners. While physicians and surgeon fix the body they are in charge of fixing the mind.
Dentist
Annual Median Salary: $146,340
Years of study: 4- 6 years
Dentists take care of teeth. There are also dental surgeons who handle surgical cases for the teeth.
Patent Attorney
Annual Median Salary: $139,272
Years of study: 4 - 6 years
A patent attorney is a lawyer that represents a client and handles all matters that relate to obtaining a patent. They usually help inventors get patents for their ideas.
Pharmacist
Annual Median Salary: $120,950
Years of study: 4 - 5 years
Pharmacists are medical professionals that dispense prescribed medication to their patients. They also give patients information and advice concerning medications prescribed by their doctor.
Petroleum Engineer
Annual Median Salary: $130,000
Years of study: 4-5 years
Due to the high demand for oil, petroleum engineers are in high demand. They usually specialize in various areas like oil exploration and drilling.
Information Technology architect
Annual Median Salary: $105,030
Years of study: 4-6 years
An IT architect is a professional that designs IT solutions and services for organisations.
Software Architect
Annual Median Salary: $104,740
Years of study: 4- 6 years
A software architect's job is basically to design software before it's actually built. He/She doesn't have to be a programmer, he/ she just needs to be familiar with software development tools and processes.
Nurse
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Annual Median Salary: $104,000
Years of study: 2-4 years
Nurses are medical professionals that provide medical care to patients to enable them recover, they also assist doctors in the hospitals.
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