Sky-High Pay Without a medical degree: the 20 top US non-healthcare jobs
Based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Business Insider ranks the 20 highest-paying US jobs outside healthcare, led by airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers with about $289k/year. The No. 2 spot goes to chief executives (~$270k) and No. 3 to athletes and sports competitors (~$206k); the rest includes high-paying managerial and technical roles such as computer and information systems managers, financial managers, lawyers, marketing and HR managers, and various engineering and science managers, illustrating that six-figure earnings exist across a broad range of industries beyond healthcare—often requiring a progression into specialized or leadership roles.