Maybe you fell into your job by accident and your path seems fixed. But if you're just beginning your career or have an opportunity to refocus, looking at the top-paying jobs for women will help you get the most for each hour of work.
The top-paying jobs rely on technical, analytical and managerial skills. Top of the list of top-paying jobs for women are pharmacist, chief executive and lawyer.
No. 1 Top-Paying Job: Pharmacist
Women's median annual earnings: $85,644
Percentage of men's pay: 84.9%
No. 2: Chief Executive
Women's median annual earnings: $83,356
Percentage of men's pay: 80.1%
No. 3: Lawyer
Women's median annual earnings: $78,468
Percentage of men's pay: 77.5%
No. 4: Computer Software Engineer
Women's median annual earnings: $70,252
Percentage of men's pay: 87.3%
No. 5: Computer or Information Systems Manager
Women's median annual earnings: $65,520
Percentage of men's pay: 85.4%
No. 6: Physician or Surgeon
Women's median annual earnings: $63,960
Percentage of men's pay: 59.1%
No. 7: Management Analyst
Women's median annual earnings: $59,228
Percentage of men's pay: 78%
No. 8: Human Resource Manager
Women's median annual earnings: $59,124
Percentage of men's pay: 67.9%
No. 9: Speech-language Pathologist
Women's median annual earnings: $58,448
Percentage of men's pay: 100%
No. 10: Computer Scientist or System Analyst
Women's median annual earnings: $56,264
Percentage of men's pay: 83.7%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Forbes
