6. Physician
Average annual salary: $196,520
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 9%
The term "physician" encompasses everything from primary-care doctors to gynecologists to cardiologists to dermatologists — and every niche in between. Income varies based on each doctor's experience and specialty, but the highest-paid physicians work in Florence, South Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, and Medford, Oregon.
5. Orthodontist
Average annual salary: $221,390
Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 18%
Orthodontists are tasked with constructing beautiful smiles by fixing irregular bites and realigning crooked teeth. This is most often done through braces, but they also use retainers and other appliances to create an optimized plan for each patient.
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