25 Highest Paid Jobs In The U.S.

Most of us are continuously on the lookout for the best, highest paying job our skill-set and level of education can land.  In fact, that's the reason many people move— to find that perfect job and move from living paycheck-to-paycheck to the comfortable life. 

So what are the highest paying jobs in the U.S.?  It probably doesn't come as a surprise that they're typically held by professional sports players, Hollywood actors and superstar rockers.  SI.com reported that in 2011 Tiger Woods has brought in $62.3MM, LeBron James $44.5MM, Payton Manning $38.1MM, and Alex Rodriguez $36MM.  Then when it comes to movie stars, the Forbes' 2010 list shows Leonardo DiCaprio at $72MM, Johnny Depp at $50MM, Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker with $30MM and Jennifer Aniston with $28MM.  Um, I think it pays to be a star. 

But if you haven't hit the big-time on the field, court, stage or in front of the camera, you could still be in luck.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following were the highest paying occupations in 2010:

1.  Surgeons - $225,390

2.  Anesthesiologists - $220,100

3.  Oral, Maxillofacial Surgeons - $214,120

4.  OBGYN - $210,340

5.  Orthodontists - $200,290

6.  Internists - $189,480

7.  Physicians & Surgeons, all other - $180,870

8.  Family/General practice - $173,860

9.  Chief Executives - $173,350

10. Psychiatrist - $167,610

11.  Pediatrics, general - $165,720

12.  Dentist, all other specialists - $162,190

13.  Dentists, general - $158,720

14.  Prosthodontists - $139,620

15.  Podiatrists - $133,410

16.  Lawyers - $129,440

17.  Natural Sciences Managers - $129,320

18.  Petroleum engineers - $127,970

19.  Architectural & Engineering managers - $125,900

20.  Computer and information system managers - $123,280

21.  Marketing Managers - $122,720

22.  Financial managers - $116,970

23.  Sales Managers - $114,110

24.  Industrial-organizational psychologists - $114,040

25.  Physicists - $112,020

If you have a love of the medical field and a desire to spend an extended amount of time in school, according to this list, you've got plenty of options!  But even if you're not, there are plenty of other occupations that can allow for a comfortable lifestyle.  What's your occupational pick?