If you are a foreigner in USA, there are jobs you should take up because their salaries are good. Below we have listed top 20 highest paying careers in USA for foreigners especially with degrees.
The highest paying careers to foreigners and those most in demand are in the fields of medicine and technology. Here is the list of some of them;
- Software Engineer
The average salary for a software engineer in the United States is over $100,000 dollars in a year. They are often in demand nearly in every industry as technology keeps on expanding and growing.
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
They earn over $100,000 annually with those with vast experience earning more. This career is on demand and the USA does not mind hiring foreigners as long as one has the skill and the right education/knowledge and expertise.
- Data Scientist
They are high on demand due to the growth in technology. They are paid an average salary of $100,000 and above yearly.
- Information Security Analyst
They earn an average salary of $100,000 and above and they are also on demand. They are responsible for keeping a company’s information safe, this is a top priority for many companies. One must be competitive in this area to get hired.
- Cardiologists
They remain to be on high demand with an average salary of $300,000 and above for those with vast experience in this specific area.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
They are responsible for treating a wide range of diseases on human beings. They work for hospitals and huge medical centres. They are also on demand every now and then. They take home an average of over $300,000 and above depending with one’s level of experience.
- Emergency Medicine Physician
The job rate growth is 3% in the USA not everyone is able to qualify to be an emergency medicine physician, but if you do, good for you, because they take over $300,000 every year, based on one’s experiences.
- Orthopedic Surgeon
The job outlook for this career is 3% and they take home over $300,000 annually based on one’s experience.
- Dermatologist
They are responsible for diagnosing the skin and treating it. The skin industry, especially the beauty industry is big enough and dermatologists are always on demand. They earn an average salary of $300,000 and above based on one’s experience. On education they are like other physicians who train long enough to gain the necessary required skills.
- Radiologist
They require at least 13yrs of education before they start practicing. They earn an average salary of over $300,000 and above based on experience.
- Obstetrician – Gynecologist
They are doctors who specialize on women reproductive health and childbirth. They earn up to $ 298,000 yearly.
- Neurologist
They are responsible for treating the brain and nerves. They take home an up to $260,000. A good career if you are passionate and possess the right kind of education to practice it.
- Physician Pathologist
They earn up to $268,000, they are responsible for diagnosing diseases and they also conduct lab tests.
- Airline Pilot and Flight Engineer
The job outlook is at 8%, they are on demand and as a foreigner you stand an opportunity to get it. They earn an average of over $100,000 this is annually.
- Mathematician
The statistics project a growth for demand stands at 31%, this is an opportunity for foreigners who would love to try their chance in USA.
- Nurse Anesthetic
They earn over $200,000 annually and even more. The job outlook is at 40% this shows the demand is high and as a foreigner you can easily secure employment in this.
- Psychiatrist
They earn up to $250,000. They help treat mental health. The job outlook is at 9%. Psychology is one of the fastest growing job on demand currently.
- Electrician
The job outlook stands at 9% and continues to grow. They earn over $60,000 annually.
- Plumber
They are also on demand, receiving an average salary of $70,000 and above annually.
- Dentists (All Specialists)
They earn over $150,000 annually. They have many years of study before they practice and so those with vast experience earn way more. As a foreigner having taken this career path you stand a chance to be among those employed, because the demand is always there.
