Seth Berkman

50 highest-paying jobs in America

Many American workers dream of landing a six-figure job. Believe it or not, data suggests such high-paying roles are more common than most think. According to a November 2024 study from ADP Research, more than 1 million jobs in the United States pay upward of $500,000 .

Of course, most workers aren't anywhere near that income bracket. The average salary in the nation was around $62,000 as of the first quarter of 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. And while June 2025 BLS data also shows salaries have increased by 3.6% year over year, raises might slow down in 2025 compared to 2024.

Of all the companies surveyed by Payscale for its 2025 Compensation Best Practices Report, most said they aim to increase employees' base p

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