10 Jobs That Pay Over 100k

The ten jobs that pay over 100k a year include occupations that require advanced education and skill and expertise in the field. Some occupations have the opportunity to earn well over $100,000, but the earning power depends on the skill of the person and the geographic location where the person plies their trade. Big cities add cash to the salary pot, while small towns usually pay less. While 100k jobs were rare twenty years ago, beginning with the turn of 2000, many folks joined the salary ranks of 100k or more. Some military retirees working a second job after twenty years of service reach the $100,000 mark, as do some college and high school teachers with many years of service and a Ph.D. degree. The bottom line is: 100k is not the amount that it used to be. 

1. Medical doctor, dentist and surgeon. Plan on earning a minimum of $100,000 for entry level jobs in the medical field. This career also comes with a big ticket debt for undergraduate and a minimum of nine years of education, so the yearly payoff may not be as attractive once you make payments for the student loans. 
2. Petroleum engineer. Engineer jobs wax and wane with the economy, but oil engineers have a steady job, according to the US Labor Department raking in more than 100k each year. Success in finding oil brings added bonuses. 
3. Pharmacist. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, report that there is a current shortage of pharmacists. This career specialist attends medical school and also must take advance course work and training focusing on drugs. Think big tuition debt, but also explore the possibilities of hooking up with a chain store where the company may spring for the costs of your education in exchange for service in one of the stores. 
4. College and university dean. Deans at education institutions make over 100k and higher level deans, provosts, vice-presidents and presidents make even more. The salary for some leaders of major American public and private universities is in the range of $1 million. Yes, that is million. That figure doesn't include all the perks that go along with the job, including a free house and car. The figure also doesn't include retirement pay or medical payments.
5. Attorney. Law jobs can pay poverty wages or salaries that average over 100k, depending on your geographic location, legal specialty and how good you are at your job. High ticket earnings for law include working with large drug and oil companies and big insurance corporations. 
6. Financial bond trader and stock broker. Successful financial traders make well more than $100k and some can earn near the $1 million mark in commissions -- legal, that is. 
7. Chief Executive Officer. A CEO is simply a high-ranking officer in an organization, but a CEO for a major firm can make millions as a yearly salary. CEO positions join other corporate officers, including the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in raking in more than the $100k figure, earning the jobs a place on the list of jobs that pay over 100k. 
8. Commercial real estate broker. Real estate sales workers can earn high, but most in the job make a moderate salary. Commercial real estate brokers, during great economic times, make well more than $100k for an annual salary. 
9. Aviation chief. Pilots supervising other pilots for an airline make major coin. Private pilots for major corporations also earn more than the 100k salary point. 
10. Computer programmer, data manager and computer security officer. Computer operators are another categories of jobs where workers earn little to mega bucks, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

6-figure jobs anyone can get

Everybody wants to make money. Ideally, we'd all be rolling in millions from working at our dream jobs, but it's pretty clear that's not going to happen.

These days especially, working has become less about having the job of our dreams and more about paying the bills. You might not want to -- or be able to -- put in the time and effort to take classes or commit to years of schooling to earn a high salary. Can you make the big bucks without that education?

The short answer is yes -- but not in very many fields. We looked for six-figure salaries that don't require a four-year degree. While we found some that pay an annual mean salary of more than $100,000, most of these positions require you to be in the top 10 percent of earners. It's not impossible, but it will definitely take a lot of hard work.

And it goes without saying that all of these positions require some degree of skill and experience. You can't become fashion designer if you have no fashion sense, for example, and it's not likely that you'll walk away from high school graduation and into a firehouse as the fire chief.

If you're looking to earn those big bucks, but don't have a college degree, here are a few fields to consider:

1. Air traffic controller90^th percentile income: $161,650
75^th percentile income: $142,430
Median annual salary: $109,850
You can become an air traffic controller a couple of different ways without a degree. The first is to have experience through the Federal Aviation Administration or the Defense Department, as a civilian or veteran. The second is to complete an FAA-approved education program.

2. Chief executivesMedian annual salary: $160,720
If you've worked your way up to become the CEO, you may be earning $160,000 a year. It's difficult to get to this stage of your career without a college education, but it can be done. Just look at Bill Gates and Michael Dell, both of whom were college dropouts.

3. Fashion designer90^th percentile income: $130,900
75^th percentile income: $90,020
Median annual salary: $64,260
This is one career where you've either got it or you don't. About 25 percent of fashion designers are self-employed. If you're a real creative genius, you might be able to get by with only a high school education. But if you're smart, you'll at least get an associate degree. It also behooves you to get training in color, textiles, pattern making and computer-aided design.

4. Fire chief90^th percentile income: $109,750
75^th percentile income: $87,190
Median annual salary: $68,250
Most firefighters have a high school diploma. In some cases, community college courses or an associate degree might be a better option for you. Once you're accepted into a fire department, you'll train at the department's academy, where you'll obtain classroom and practical training. To get to fire chief status, you'll definitely have to work your way through the ranks.

5. Network systems and data communications analysts 90^th percentile income: $116,120
75^th percentile income: $55,900
Median annual salary: $73,250
Training requirements for network systems and data communications analysts vary. Some organizations require a bachelor's degree, but often an associate degree, professional certification and work experience can do the trick.

6. Police and detective supervisor90^th percentile income: $116,340
75^th percentile income: $94,560
Median annual salary: $76,500
It's not likely you'll join your local police squad as the supervisor unless you have a few years of experience under your belt. A few squads may require a year or two of college-level course work, but in most places you just need a high school education plus experience. Much of this career is learned on the job or in a training academy

7. Radiation therapists90^th percentile income: $107,230
75^th percentile income: $90,650
Median annual salary: $74,170
At the very least, an associate degree or certificate in radiation therapy is required for this position. Many states also require radiation therapists to be licensed. There is also the option of completing an associate degree in radiological imaging and then finishing a 12-month certificate program in radiation therapy.
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