3. Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Median Salary: $216,760
Employees in Occupation: 20,880

Obstetricians and gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the female reproductive system. These highly trained health experts earn excellent compensation for their skill set. The medical field as a whole did very well on our top paying jobs list, but obstetrician/gynecologist rank as the third best paying job in the United States.