Jobs: What do many of 2019's highest paying positions have in common? Many are in medicine
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![24/7 Wall St. reviewed Glassdoor ' s " 25 Highest Paying Jobs in America " list and found that medical professionals and managers made more than most other professions in 2019.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/highest-paying-jobs-2019.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24/7 Wall St. reviewed Glassdoor's "25 Highest Paying Jobs in America" list and found that medical professionals and managers made more than most other professions in 2019.
Kupicoo / Getty Images![25. Financial planning & analysis manager • Median base salary: $94,874 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,652 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -7.1%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry1-vke.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
25. Financial planning & analysis manager
•Median base salary: $94,874
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,652
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -7.1%
Jirapong Manustrong / Getty Images•Median base salary: $94,874
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,652
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -7.1%
![24. Analytics manager • Median base salary: $95,238 • Glassdoor job openings: 3,589 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry2-ff3.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24. Analytics manager
•Median base salary: $95,238
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,589
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
Pinkypills / Getty Images•Median base salary: $95,238
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,589
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![23. Information security engineer • Median base salary: $95,786 • Glassdoor job openings: 928 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry3-jnu.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
23. Information security engineer
•Median base salary: $95,786
•Glassdoor job openings: 928
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
Wocintechchat / Flickr•Median base salary: $95,786
•Glassdoor job openings: 928
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![22. Data scientist • Median base salary: $97,027 • Glassdoor job openings: 7,276 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry19-omh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
22. Data scientist
•Median base salary: $97,027
•Glassdoor job openings: 7,276
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
Metamorworks / Getty Images•Median base salary: $97,027
•Glassdoor job openings: 7,276
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
![21. Attorney • Median base salary: $97,711 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,093 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.1%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry5-lbg.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
21. Attorney
•Median base salary: $97,711
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,093
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.1%
Simpson33 / Getty Images•Median base salary: $97,711
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,093
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.1%
![20. Cloud engineer • Median base salary: $98,626 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,974 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.3%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry6-82h.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
20. Cloud engineer
•Median base salary: $98,626
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,974
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.3%
Kanawatvector / Getty Images•Median base salary: $98,626
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,974
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.3%
![19. Site reliability engineer • Median base salary: $100,855 • Glassdoor job openings: 2,171 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/50060d60b0ecca62ea4db97e1709321dd3b8e97e/c=1-0-1366-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry7-pn3.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
19. Site reliability engineer
•Median base salary: $100,855
•Glassdoor job openings: 2,171
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
Simonkr / Getty Images•Median base salary: $100,855
•Glassdoor job openings: 2,171
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![18. UX manager • Median base salary: $102,489 • Glassdoor job openings: 271 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry8-nst.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
18. UX manager
•Median base salary: $102,489
•Glassdoor job openings: 271
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
NicoElNino / Getty Images•Median base salary: $102,489
•Glassdoor job openings: 271
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![17. Systems architect • Median base salary: $103,813 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,634 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.8%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry9-k5x.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
17. Systems architect
•Median base salary: $103,813
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,634
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.8%
Metamorworks / Getty Images•Median base salary: $103,813
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,634
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.8%
![16. IT program manager • Median base salary: $104,454 • Glassdoor job openings: 373 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.4%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d8d0774057d19139d16e6ede624d76e89947662d/c=1-0-1365-767/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry10-icf.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
16. IT program manager
•Median base salary: $104,454
•Glassdoor job openings: 373
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.4%
Alvarez / Getty Images•Median base salary: $104,454
•Glassdoor job openings: 373
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.4%
![15. Plant manager • Median base salary: $104,817 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,186 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-1ys.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
15. Plant manager
•Median base salary: $104,817
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,186
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
Kali9 / Getty Images•Median base salary: $104,817
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,186
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
![14. Data architect • Median base salary: $104,840 • Glassdoor job openings: 2,341 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.9%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry12-g2y.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
14. Data architect
•Median base salary: $104,840
•Glassdoor job openings: 2,341
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.9%
Laurence Dutton / Getty Images•Median base salary: $104,840
•Glassdoor job openings: 2,341
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.9%
![13. Solutions architect • Median base salary: $106,436 • Glassdoor job openings: 8,215 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.2%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry13-v5g.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
13. Solutions architect
•Median base salary: $106,436
•Glassdoor job openings: 8,215
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.2%
Anyaberkut / Getty Images•Median base salary: $106,436
•Glassdoor job openings: 8,215
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.2%
![12. Applications development manager • Median base salary: $107,735 • Glassdoor job openings: 407 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +3.5%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry14-ksg.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
12. Applications development manager
•Median base salary: $107,735
•Glassdoor job openings: 407
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +3.5%
Yok46233042 / Getty Images•Median base salary: $107,735
•Glassdoor job openings: 407
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +3.5%
![11. Nurse practitioner • Median base salary: $109,481 • Glassdoor job openings: 17,572 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.4%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-600518-imageforentry7-ywo.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
11. Nurse practitioner
•Median base salary: $109,481
•Glassdoor job openings: 17,572
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.4%
Joe Raedle / Getty Images•Median base salary: $109,481
•Glassdoor job openings: 17,572
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +2.4%
![10. Software development manager • Median base salary: $109,809 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,663 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry16-nbh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
10. Software development manager
•Median base salary: $109,809
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,663
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
Kasto80 / Getty Images•Median base salary: $109,809
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,663
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +0.9%
![9. Corporate controller • Median base salary: $113,368 • Glassdoor job openings: 299 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d8d0774057d19139d16e6ede624d76e89947662d/c=1-0-1365-767/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry17-z3h.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. Corporate controller
•Median base salary: $113,368
•Glassdoor job openings: 299
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
Natee Meepian / Getty Images•Median base salary: $113,368
•Glassdoor job openings: 299
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![8. Physician assistant • Median base salary: $113,855 • Glassdoor job openings: 11,008 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.7%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry18-h8q.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
8. Physician assistant
•Median base salary: $113,855
•Glassdoor job openings: 11,008
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.7%
Visivasnc / Getty Images•Median base salary: $113,855
•Glassdoor job openings: 11,008
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +4.7%
![7. Software engineering manager • Median base salary: $114,163 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,641 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +6.2%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry19-lbs.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. Software engineering manager
•Median base salary: $114,163
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,641
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +6.2%
Dean Mitchell / Getty Images•Median base salary: $114,163
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,641
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +6.2%
![6. Corporate counsel • Median base salary: $117,588 • Glassdoor job openings: 907 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.7%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry20-nwx.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Corporate counsel
•Median base salary: $117,588
•Glassdoor job openings: 907
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.7%
Rawpixel / Getty Images•Median base salary: $117,588
•Glassdoor job openings: 907
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +1.7%
![5. Enterprise architect • Median base salary: $122,585 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,555 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +5.7%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry21-fe6.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Enterprise architect
•Median base salary: $122,585
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,555
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +5.7%
NicoElNino / Getty Images•Median base salary: $122,585
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,555
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: +5.7%
![4. Pharmacist • Median base salary: $126,438 • Glassdoor job openings: 1,884 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -0.5%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/pharmacy-techinician.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. Pharmacist
•Median base salary: $126,438
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,884
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -0.5%
JackF / IStock•Median base salary: $126,438
•Glassdoor job openings: 1,884
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -0.5%
![3. Dentist • Median base salary: $142,478 • Glassdoor job openings: 3,655 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/b2b05a4ab25f4fca0316459e1c7404c537a89702/c=0-0-1365-768/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry23-9z8.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Dentist
•Median base salary: $142,478
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,655
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
Alfexe / Getty Images•Median base salary: $142,478
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,655
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: N/A
![2. Pharmacy manager • Median base salary: $144,768 • Glassdoor job openings: 3,042 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.1%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d8d0774057d19139d16e6ede624d76e89947662d/c=1-0-1365-767/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry24-yb2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. Pharmacy manager
•Median base salary: $144,768
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,042
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.1%
SDI Productions / Getty Images•Median base salary: $144,768
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,042
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.1%
![1. Physician • Median base salary: $193,415 • Glassdoor job openings: 3,729 • Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.2%](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/d8d0774057d19139d16e6ede624d76e89947662d/c=1-0-1365-767/local/-/media/2019/12/26/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry25-j7z.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Physician
•Median base salary: $193,415
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,729
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.2%
SDI Productions / Getty Images•Median base salary: $193,415
•Glassdoor job openings: 3,729
•Chg. in median salary, 2018-19: -1.2%
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