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Highest paying jobs in the U.S. in 2012
1. Doctors and Surgeons
Average annual salary: $168,650-$234,950
Current employment: 618,000+
Average annual salary: $161,750-$204,670
Current employment: 101,400
Average annual salary: $176,550
Current employment: 267,370
Average annual salary: $138,980
Current employment: 30,880
5. Lawyer
Average annual salary: $130,490
Current employment: 570,950
6. Architectural and Engineering Managers
Average annual salary: $129,350
Current employment: 184,530
7. Natural Science Managers
Average annual salary: $128,230
Current employment: 47,510
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