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22 Highest Paying Jobs In 2023

Several types of work adapted to the era of the times. What are the wages generated and what range? Check below!
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Whatever your industry or level of work, you will probably agree that salary is the most important aspect because, with the wages/salary you generate, you can plan and carry out your daily life or make future plans.
 
Currently, the latest rankings from US News & World Report show which jobs are the most profitable, paying more than $100,000 or approximately IDR 1.5 billion per year on average.
 
 
These are the 22 highest paying jobs from the US News & World Report ranking which are also the 100 best jobs of 2023. Each of the jobs listed below received the highest curated total score based on factors such as average salary, Unemployment rate, prospects for future employment, stress levels, work-life balance, as well as volume growth in the last 10 years based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Where, the number of new jobs that are expected to open and will be opened for a job in a span of 10 years, specifically between 2021 and 2031.
 

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Some of the jobs on this list are in the medical field, but some are also in technology or other industries. Here is a list of the 22 highest-paying jobs in 2023:
 
1. Anesthesiologist
Overall score: 6.4
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
 
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Overall score: 6.9
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
 
3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
Overall score: 6.4
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
 
4. Surgeon
Overall score: 5.6
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: N/A
 
5. Orthodontist
Overall score: 7.3
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
 
6. Doctor
Overall score: 7.4
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
 
7. Psychiatrist
Overall score: 6.6
Average salary: $208,000 (+/- IDR 3.1 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 3%
 
8. Nurse Anesthesiologist
Overall score: 6.9
Average salary: $195,610 (+/- IDR 2.9 Billion)
Unemployment rate: N/A
 
9. Pediatrician
Overall score: 6.5
Average salary: $170,480 (+/- IDR 2.5 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.3%
 
10. Dentist
Overall score: 7.5
Average salary: $160,370 (+/- IDR 2.4 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
 
11. Pilots
Overall score: 6.4
Average salary: $134,630 (+/- IDR 2 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 2.9%
 
12. IT Manager
Overall score: 7.7
Average salary: $159,010 (+/- IDR 2.3 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 1.8%
 
13. Marketing Manager
Overall score: 6.4
Average salary: $135,030 (+/- IDR 2 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 4.8%
 
14. Finance Manager
Overall score: 7.7
Average salary: $131,710 (+/- IDR 1.9 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 2.4%
 
15. Engineer (Oil)
Overall score: 6.3
Average salary: $130,850 (+/- IDR 1.9 Billion)
Unemployment rate: N/A
 
16. Pharmacist
Overall score: 5.8
Average salary: $128,570 (+/- IDR 1.9 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 1.2%
 
17. Lawyer
Overall score: 7.5
Average salary: $127,990 (+/- IDR 1.9 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
 
18. Sales Manager
Overall score: 5.7
Average salary: $127,490 (+/- IDR 1.8 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 4.3%
 
19. Optometrist
Overall score: 6.6
Average salary: $124,300 (+/- IDR 1.8 Billion)
Unemployment rate: N/A
 
20. Political Scientist
Overall score: 5.7
Average salary: $122,510 (+/- IDR 1.8 Billion)
Unemployment rate: N/A
 
21. Software Developer
Overall score: 8.8
Average salary: $120,730 (+/- IDR 1.8 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 1.2%
 
22. Computer Network Architect
Overall score: 6.2
Average salary: $120,520 (+/- IDR 1.8 Billion)
Unemployment rate: 1.8%
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