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The 20 best high-paying jobs in America for 2017

11. Nurse anesthetist

Average annual salary: $160,250

Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 19%

Nurse anesthetists help doctors complete painful procedures by administering anesthesia through intravenous drugs or inhaled gases. To become a nurse anesthetist, registered nurses must complete at least one year of critical-care experience and earn a master's degree from an accredited nurse-anesthesia program

 

10. Prosthodontist

Average annual salary: $161,020

Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 18%

Different from an orthodontist, prosthodontists are dental specialists who build oral prostheses that replace missing teeth. These replacements can help patients in a number of ways, from improving appearances to restoring the ability to speak and eat.

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