These are the occupations requiring post-secondary training or an associate’s degree with the highest median hourly wages in 2008.
Top 50 Highest-Paying Occupations by Median Hourly Wages
# Occupation Median wages, 2008
1 Computer Specialists, All Other $36.13/ hr. $75,200 annually
2 Radiation Therapists $35.05 $72,900
3 Nuclear Technicians $32.64 $67,900
4 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $32.05 $66,700
5 Dental Hygienists $32.00 $66,600
National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
