Here are the top 5 highest paying jobs in 2017.
Number 5 : Pharmacist
Job Description : Pharmacists prepare medications for patients. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
Salary : $117,292-$133,171
Number 4 : Medical Science Liason
Job Description : This job serves a specific role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO and other health-care industries. MSLs have generally have a doctorate degree in the life sciences.
Salary : $131,000-$151,000
Number 3 : Pharmacy Manager
Job Description : Pharmacy Managers are responsible for dispensing prescriptions by following standard operating procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, logging, and maintaining loss prevention controls. Pharmacy Managers must have at least 5 years retail pharmacy experience.
Salary : $133,067-$151,293
Number 2 : Patent Lawyer
Job Description : Patent lawyers specialize in the area of law protecting the property rights of inventors. A Patent Attorney is a person who is trained to interpret the rules and regulations of the patent process, negotiate contracts, file documents and provide legal representation to inventors.
Salary : $194,520-$266,976
Number 1 : Physician
Job Description : A Physician is a person who is a professional who practices medicine. Physicians diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses, take medical histories, examine patients, and prescribe medications.
Salary : $200,000-$489,000