There’s still a long ways to go till we see the wage gap between men and women come down to zero in every industry, but over the years women have managed to significantly diminish this gap by working hard. There are some fields where not only the number of women working is higher, but where they also get competitive compensation. According to various reports, women get paid the most in the medical field and in top-level management jobs. Here are the best-paying jobs for women today.
Gynecologist
Gynecologists receive some of the best compensation among all the doctors and have been reported to be the source of the highest-paying jobs for women. This includes being an obstetrician as well. Most women working in these roles say that they are happy with their jobs and their compensation. This is also a stable industry and job demands are forecasted to only grow in the future.
Anesthetist
Another unique job is an Anesthetist. The amount of expertise associated with putting a patient under anesthesia and then bringing them back to consciousness is high, which is why this is a high-paying position. Nurse Anesthetists must pass a certifying exam before they secure this job, in addition to their master’s degree in nursing or a related science field.
Pharmacist
You need to have an active interest in the field of medicine, health and wellness to be a pharmacist. This position also requires a person who is known to have an acute attention to detail. Pharmacists not only have to dispense medicine, they also need to answer general health-related queries that are presented to them.
Optometrist
Optometrists are health care professionals that take care of ailments related to the eye. They diagnose, examine, and treat diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system. They need to earn a bachelor’s degree and then a doctorate before passing national and state exams. Only then are they are allowed to run a practice of their own. The hard work required for studying to be an optometrist is grueling, but the pay associated with such a job makes it all worthwhile.
Senior Marketing Manager
The job of a senior marketing manager involves the development and implementation of new strategies to fuel the marketing objectives of a company. This requires a high level of education, preferably a Master’s degree in Business with a major in Marketing, as well as excellent communication and overall verbal skills. These jobs are also known to be increasingly demanding and include working additional hours, although the perks associated with them make it worth all the pain and effort.
Attorney and Lawyers
Another field that enables women to hold jobs that pay quite handsomely is law. Becoming a lawyer or attorney requires a high level of education, but these positions pay well, especially when you are experienced and have made a name for yourself.
As you can see, there are plenty of well-paying positions available to women today. Once upon a time, it was believed that the destiny of the woman was only to take care of the family, and that building a career was only an option for men. Today, this assumption is no longer the case. And it is not necessary to limit yourself to “lady’s” specialties.
I have listed only a few of the professions that are conquered by women today. Modern women in many parts of the world have the same ability to get an education and find a high-paying position as their male counterparts. The main thing is to throw away doubts and laziness. A clear understanding of your goals, plus hard work, will ensure that you achieve success in any field and will be paid well for your work!
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