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The 20 Best Paying Jobs for Women in 2015 ...

By Neecey • Sep 29, 2015 • MD

Forbes Magazine is a great one for lists and one of their latest is this one. Analyzing median weekly earnings data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2014, Forbes found that top paying careers for women are in science, healthcare and engineering. All of the top 20 best paying jobs pay a median yearly salary of just under $80,000. Ready to see which jobs will earn you top money?

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1. Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer Approximate median annual salary - $134.5k
Women as % of total profession – 5%

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2. Miscellaneous Math and Science Occupations

Miscellaneous Math and Science Occupations Approximate median annual earnings - $129k
Women as % of total profession – 67%

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3. Astronomer and Physicist

Astronomer and Physicist Approximate median annual earnings - $119k
Women as % of total profession – 25%

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4. Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Anesthetist Approximate median annual earnings - $114k
Women as % of total profession – 63%

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5. Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineer Approximate median annual earnings - $105k
Women as % of total profession – 25%

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6. Pharmacist

Pharmacist Approximate median annual salary - $99k
Women as % of total profession – 52%

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7. Upholsterer

Upholsterer Approximate median annual earnings - $95k
Women as % of total profession – 9%

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8. Construction Trades

Construction Trades Approximate median annual earnings - $93k
Women as % of total profession – 4%

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9. Nuclear Technician

Nuclear Technician Approximate median annual earnings - $99k
Women as % of total profession – 100%

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10. Architectural & Engineering Managers

Architectural & Engineering Managers Approximate median annual earnings - $90k
Women as % of total profession – 6%

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11. Electronics and Electrical Engineer

Electronics and Electrical Engineer Approximate median annual salary - $90k
Women as % of total profession – 11%

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12. Economist

Economist Approximate median annual earnings - $88k
Women as % of total profession – 44%

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13. Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Approximate median annual earnings - $87k
Women as % of total profession – 90%

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14. Lawyer

Lawyer Approximate median annual earnings - $83k
Women as % of total profession – 34%

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15. Chief Executive

Chief Executive Approximate median annual earnings - $82k
Women as % of total profession – 26%

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16. Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineer Approximate median annual salary - $80k
Women as % of total profession – 15%

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17. Sociologist

Sociologist Approximate median annual earnings - $80k
Women as % of total profession – 80%

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18. Computer and Information Systems Manager

Computer and Information Systems Manager Approximate median annual earnings - $80k
Women as % of total profession – 27%

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19. Natural Sciences Manager

Natural Sciences Manager Approximate median annual earnings - $79k
Women as % of total profession – 56%

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20. Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician Approximate median annual earnings - $79k
Women as % of total profession – 3%

You can read more about the results and data here forbes.com

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Laura
2015-09-30T02:02:15.947Z
I am a 'Nuclear Technician' for the DOD Navy and myself and the other women make up about 5% of our workforce. Forbes made the mistake though, not Neecey. I don't know where they got that statistic.
Cici
2015-09-29T20:53:48.169Z
Ehh. They should've put in Freight Brokering, and a few more. And they make more than most of these jobs. Depending on how good your at it. It amazes me how they show the jobs that make "Decent" money but not money to get set off of. USA is firing people as it is... Smh
True
2015-09-30T07:37:01.082Z
Informative Article!
Mrs
2015-09-29T16:23:31.699Z
Lets get this money ladies!!!
alka
2015-09-30T11:07:30.305Z
@Karena your comment literally said "why do women wanna be doctors, thats 12 years of school" that seems like you were trying to make a rude comment. And if you had a brain you would know it doesnt take 12 years it is more like 8 years and some people can even get doctorate's at 16. Anything is possible. I guess I misunderstood your comment; but I felt you were talking down on becoming a doctor.
alka
2015-10-01T06:49:32.457Z
@Karena what world are you living in? I know many women who are doctors. Many women work in the medical field.
Sweet_Cheeks
2015-09-30T17:17:10.611Z
Very informative, 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Benita
2015-09-29T17:04:14.133Z
Most people, and its safe to say most, go for the profession that pays the most, i.e. The point of this article

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