Health-related occupations represent more than half of the 20 best-paying jobs in New Jersey, according to an analysis by NJ Advance Media.
The publication ranked jobs that pay the most in the state, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The list was ranked by median hourly wage.
Here are six things to know about healthcare jobs that made the list.
1. The first eight jobs on the list were in healthcare. All of the following jobs earn a median hourly wage of $90 or more.
- Anesthesiologists
- Physicians and surgeons not listed in separate categories by the BLS
- Chief executives
- Psychiatrists
- Internists
- Orthodontists
- Obstetricians and gynecologists
- Surgeons
2. Pediatricians ranked No. 11 on the highest paying jobs in the state with a median hourly wage of $79.74.
3. Nurse anesthetists ranked No. 12 on the highest paying jobs in the state with a median hourly wage of $78.85.
4. Dentists and all other specialists ranked No. 13 on the highest paying jobs in the state with a median hourly wage of $72.24.
5. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons ranked No. 15 on the highest paying jobs in the state with a median hourly wage of $70.29.
6. Family and general practitioners ranked No. 17 on the highest paying jobs in the state with a median hourly wage of $68.68.
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