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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric leads this state with an average annual salary of $387,140.
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General and Operations Managers has one of the largest employment totals in the state with 454,720 jobs.
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| # | Job Title | Average Salary | Hourly Wage | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $387,140 | $186.13 | 0 |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $324,730 | $156.12 | 740 |
| 3 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $321,640 | $0.00 | 1,380 |
| 4 | Neurologists | $306,670 | $147.44 | 500 |
| 5 | Cardiologists | $301,930 | $145.16 | 1,530 |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $301,420 | $144.91 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Radiologists | $300,260 | $144.36 | 2,160 |
| 8 | Surgeons, All Other | $298,900 | $143.70 | 0 |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $291,820 | $140.30 | 2,930 |
| 10 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $279,600 | $134.43 | 0 |
| 11 | Orthodontists | $272,370 | $130.95 | 0 |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $270,420 | $130.01 | 6,510 |
| 13 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $266,410 | $128.08 | 940 |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $261,260 | $0.00 | 10,050 |
| 15 | Physicians, All Other | $255,880 | $123.02 | 32,740 |
| 16 | Anesthesiologists | $254,010 | $122.12 | 3,740 |
| 17 | Nurse Anesthetists | $248,670 | $119.55 | 3,660 |
| 18 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $244,950 | $117.77 | 0 |
| 19 | Psychiatrists | $226,020 | $108.66 | 1,030 |
| 20 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $221,250 | $106.37 | 750 |
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