Jobs That Pay Over $150K (2024)
Roles with a median salary above $150,000. Ranked by median salary with employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Over $150K Salary Roles
| Rank | Role | Category | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist | Healthcare | $235,930 | 0 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $179,525 | 349,110 |
| 3 | Financial Manager | Finance | $168,794 | 427,860 |
| 4 | Marketing Manager | Management | $163,473 | 225,460 |
| 5 | Lawyer | Legal | $156,799 | 442,790 |
| 6 | Sales Manager | Management | $150,969 | 310,650 |
| 7 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $150,397 | 103,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 tracked occupations with a median salary over $150k, representing approximately 1,859,220 total jobs across all metro areas. The average median salary in this range is $172,270.
The highest paying role in this range is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a national median of $235,930. Salaries can vary significantly by city and experience level.
The median salaries shown are raw BLS figures. Actual purchasing power varies by city — a $172,270 salary in a low-cost city stretches much further than the same salary in San Francisco or New York. Use our salary calculator to see COL-adjusted figures.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Roles sorted by national median salary.