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Orthodontists 
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
Anesthesiologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Internists, General
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Surgeons
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.
Allergists and Immunologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Dermatologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Hospitalists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Neurologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Diagnose and treat diseases using radioactive materials and techniques. May monitor radionuclide preparation, administration, and disposition.
Ophthalmologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
Pathologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Preventive Medicine Physicians
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
Radiologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
Sports Medicine Physicians
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Urologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Chief Executives
Average Salary:
$165,080
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.