20 surprisingly high-paying careers in the United States

Forbes combed through data collected annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, and found the 20 most surprising jobs with six-figure annual salaries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics sends letters to each company to survey relevant information, and the resulting "Occupational Employment Rate and Salary Estimates" report is released every spring. Below are some of the 20 most unexpectedly high-paying careers in the United States that I have compiled for you.

Stage performance makeup artist

BLS job description: Apply makeup to performers to reflect the age, setting and status of the characters they play

Income ranking Average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: $120,050

Total average annual salary: $63,710

Total number of practitioners: 2,040

States with the highest incomes: New York

Captains, Mates and Pilots

BLS Occupation Description: To command or supervise the operation of ships and other water vehicles such as tugs, ferries, etc., must hold a U.S. Coast Guard issued license.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$119,280

The total average annual salary: US$71,760

The total number of practitioners: 30,220< /p>

Highest-paying states: Rhode Island

Art direction

BLS job description: Develop design concepts and presentations for visual communication media such as print, television programs, or advertisements way, guiding employees in artistic work or layout design.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$166,620

The total average annual salary: US$95,500

The total number of practitioners: 30,680< /p>

Highest-paying states: New York

Transportation Inspector

BLS Occupation Description: Inspection of equipment or merchandise related to the safe transportation of goods or people, including cargo inspections Railway transportation inspectors, railway inspectors and other means of transportation (unless otherwise classified) inspectors

The average annual salary of the top 10% of employees: $110,210

< p> Total average annual salary: $65,770

Total number of employees: 24,810

Highest-paying states: Washington, D.C.

Radio and television news analysts

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BLS job description: Analyze, interpret and broadcast news obtained from various sources

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$159,530

Overall average annual salary: $76,370

Total number of employees: 5,200

Highest-paying state: Florida

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers< /p>

BLS Occupation Description: Plans, directs or coordinates the management or operation of a farm, ranch, greenhouse, aquaculture farm, nursery, woodland or other agricultural facility and may recruit, train and supervise agricultural workers or on a contract basis Obtain services to complete the day-to-day tasks of the agricultural business being managed and may participate in or supervise planting, cultivation, harvesting, financing and marketing activities.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$112,150

The total average annual salary: US$70,010

Total number of practitioners: 3,340

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Highest-paying states: Kansas

Insurance sales agent

BLS job description: Sells life, property, accident, health, motor vehicle or other types of insurance, may be subject to Employed by an insurance company and may also act as an independent broker or refer clients to independent brokers.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$115,300

The total average annual salary: US$62,970

The total number of practitioners: 32,178< /p>

Highest-income states: Rhode Island

Elementary and secondary education administrators

BLS job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the education of public or private elementary or secondary schools Academic, managerial or auxiliary activities

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$128,660

The total average annual salary: US$90,200

< p> Total number of employees: 222,810

Highest-paying state: New Jersey

Copywriters and writers

BLS job description: Original and prepared scripts and stories , advertisements or other written materials

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$115,740

The total average annual salary: US$68,060

Total number of employees: 40,930

Highest-paying state: California

Film and video editor

BLS job description: Editing content in films, videos, or other media Moving images, perhaps editing or synchronizing sound while editing the image

Average annual salary of the top 10% of earners: $126,250

Overall average annual salary: $66,690

Total number of practitioners: 20,730

Highest-paying state: California

Human resources manager

BLS occupation description: planning, guidance Or coordinate human resources activities and personnel within an organization

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$169,310

The total average annual salary: US$108,600< /p>

Total number of practitioners: 81,750

Highest paying state: New Jersey

Arbitrators, mediators and mediators

BLS occupation description : Assist negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue, and resolve disputes through the unanimous consent of all parties involved outside the court system.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$137,570

The total average annual salary: US$75,550

Total number of practitioners: 6,880

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Highest-paying states: California

Multimedia artists and animators

BLS job description: Use film, video, computers or other electronic tools and media to create special effects , animations or other visual images used in products and creations such as computer games, movies, music videos or advertisements.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$109,370

The total average annual salary: US$68,060

The total number of practitioners: 28,400< /p>

Highest-paying states: California

Elevator installers and maintainers

BLS occupation description: Assemble, install, repair or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, Escalator or elevator

Average annual salary of the top 10% of employees: $105,750

Total average annual salary: $73,560

Total number of employees : 20,440

Highest-income states: Massachusetts

Loan officer

BLS job description: Evaluate, approve, or recommend commercial, real estate, or credit loans, Make recommendations on the borrower's financial situation and repayment options. Includes home mortgage loan officers and agents, collections analysts, loan servicers and loan review specialists.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$115,450

The total average annual salary: US$67,960

The total number of practitioners: 284,530< /p>

Highest-paying state: New York

Art, drama and music teachers in higher education

BLS occupation description: Teach drama, music and art courses, art Specifically, it includes fine and applied arts, such as painting and sculpture, design and crafts. This includes teachers who are primarily engaged in teaching, as well as those who combine teaching and research.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$124,880

The total average annual salary: US$72,660

The total number of practitioners: 90,030< /p>

Highest-paying state: New York

Database administrator

BLS job description: Apply knowledge of database management systems, manage, test and install computer databases, cooperate with Adjustment of computer databases. May plan, coordinate and install security measures to protect computer databases.

The average annual salary of the top 10% of practitioners: US$116,870

The total average annual salary: US$77,350

The total number of practitioners: 108,500< /p>

State with the highest income: New Jersey

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