60 Jobs With Salaries in the $60K a Year Range

high-paying-professional-60This list covers jobs with a salary of $60K a year up to just under $70K a year.

There are a number of careers on the $60K jobs list spanning nearly every industry. Most require a Bachelor’s degree or higher, however there are several that require an Associate’s degree and even a few that only require a High School Diploma or equivalent.

One thing with higher paying jobs is that many contribute to the advancement of society. Epidemiologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, urban and regional planners, and conservation scientists all spring to mind as jobs that really make an impact in the community.  So you can get high pay plus prestige and the satisfaction of feeling like you are making a difference in the world if that’s what you’re after.

Jobs from the art industry were notably missing from the higher paying career lists. So if your interest is art, there are a few careers from the art industry that offer higher than average pay. These include fashion designers, web designers, and animators. Each of these careers pays over $60K a year.

Take a look around this list. Many jobs from the business industry are represented here, as well as healthcare, computers, education, and science.

1. Credit Analysts

  • Median Salary: $69,680 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $40,250 to $134,080 per year
  • Job Growth: 12% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

2. Epidemiologists

  • Median Salary: $69,450 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $46,130 to $114,550 per year
  • Job Growth: 6% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Master’s degree

3. Postsecondary History Teachers

  • Median Salary: $69,400 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,730 to $125,620 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

4. Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

  • Median Salary: $69,230 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $37,030 to $127,500 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

5. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Diagnostic medical sonographers or ultrasound technicians earn over $68,000 per year. The typical education requirement for this job is an Associate’s degree which makes the barrier to entry much lower than most higher paying careers. In addition, the expected job growth is much faster than average at 24%. If the healthcare field interests you then this career could be a good fit for you.

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  • Median Salary: $68,970 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $48,720 to $97,390 per year
  • Job Growth: 24% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

6. Producers and Directors

  • Median Salary: $68,440 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $31,780 to $181,780 per year
  • Job Growth: 9% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

7. Gaming Managers

  • Median Salary: $68,380 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $43,130 to $122,350 per year
  • Job Growth: 1% (Little or no change)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

8. Urban and Regional Planners

  • Median Salary: $68,220 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $42,940 to $102,200 per year
  • Job Growth: 6% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Master’s degree

9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

  • Median Salary: $67,720 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $46,690 to $94,550 per year
  • Job Growth: 9% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

10. Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

  • Median Salary: $67,660 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $42,560 to $114,120 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

11. Microbiologists

  • Median Salary: $67,550 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $38,810 to $125,200 per year
  • Job Growth: 4% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

12. Postsecondary Social Sciences Teachers

  • Median Salary: $67,490 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,800 to $148,230 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

13. Registered Nurses

Becoming a registered nurse is a hot career choice due in part to a salary of over $67,000 per year and a much faster than average growth rate. You will need to earn a Bachelor’s degree to be qualified and pass a certification exam. However, in comparison with many high earning career fields, the requirements to become a registered nurse often include much less time and expense.

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  • Median Salary: $67,490 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $46,360 to $101,630 per year
  • Job Growth: 16% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

14. Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers

  • Median Salary: $67,480 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $41,490 to $112,680 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

15. Environmental Scientists and Specialists

  • Median Salary: $67,460 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $40,350 to $118,070 per year
  • Job Growth: 11% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

16. Emergency Management Directors

  • Median Salary: $67,330 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $34,000 to $127,180 per year
  • Job Growth: 6% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

17. Accountants and Auditors

  • Median Salary: $67,190 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $41,400 to $118,930 per year
  • Job Growth: 11% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

18. Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

  • Median Salary: $67,170 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,360 to $132,620 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

19. Commercial and Industrial Designers

Commercial and industrial designers use a mix of engineering, business, and art to develop all types of products used by consumers and businesses alike. If you’re an innovator at heart, this may career field may be the perfect fit for you.  The pay is over $67K a year with the potential to earn over $100K a year and the typical education requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

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  • Median Salary: $67,130 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $37,630 to $104,730 per year
  • Job Growth: 2% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

20. Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

  • Median Salary: $66,380 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $35,280 to $125,050 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

21. Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

  • Median Salary: $66,180 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $39,560 to $99,090 per year
  • Job Growth: 4% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

22. Gas Plant Operators

  • Median Salary: $66,010 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $43,460 to $90,740 per year
  • Job Growth: -6% (Decline)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

23. Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Median Salary: $65,840 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,940 to $118,390 per year
  • Job Growth: 5% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

24. Broadcast News Analysts

  • Median Salary: $65,530 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $27,370 to more than $187,200 per year
  • Job Growth: -9% (Decline)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

25. Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

  • Median Salary: $65,340 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $33,450 to $129,150 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

26. Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

  • Median Salary: $65,190 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $39,120 to $94,120 per year
  • Job Growth: 12% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

27. Insurance Underwriters

  • Median Salary: $65,040 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $38,960 to $116,600 per year
  • Job Growth: -11% (Decline)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

28. Web Developers

Web developers are another interesting career in the $60K a year salary range. The explosion in online activity has caused high demand for skilled web developers. The expected job growth is 27% which is much faster than average. The typical education is an Associate’s degree and the median salary is over $64,000 a year which makes it appealing for many.

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  • Median Salary: $64,970 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $34,770 to $116,620 per year
  • Job Growth: 27% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

29. Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers

  • Median Salary: $64,950 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $32,210 to $116,290 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

30. Chiropractors

  • Median Salary: $64,440 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $31,310 to $140,580 per year
  • Job Growth: 17% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctoral or professional degree

31. Orthotists and Prosthetists

  • Median Salary: $64,430 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $35,160 to $107,550 per year
  • Job Growth: 23% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Master’s degree

32. Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

  • Median Salary: $64,170 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $33,110 to $113,140 per year
  • Job Growth: -2% (Decline)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

33. Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

  • Median Salary: $64,020 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $42,770 to $92,550 per year
  • Job Growth: 3% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree or sometimes less

34. Multimedia Artists and Animators

  • Median Salary: $63,970 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,930 to $113,600 per year
  • Job Growth: 6% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

35. Landscape Architects

  • Median Salary: $63,810 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $40,230 to $104,710 per year
  • Job Growth: 5% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

36. Fashion Designers

Fashion designers create clothing for both casual wear and more elegant attire.  This creative career typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with median earnings hovering around $63K a year.  This field is competitive, with a slower than average expected job growth level so it’s important to gain experience and put together a quality portfolio if you’re interested in pursuing a job in fashion.

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  • Median Salary: $63,670 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $33,170 to $125,270 per year
  • Job Growth: 3% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

37. Social and Community Service Managers

  • Median Salary: $63,530 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $38,770 to $108,960 per year
  • Job Growth: 10% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

38. Loan Officers

  • Median Salary: $63,430 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $32,870 to $130,630 per year
  • Job Growth: 8% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

39. Postsecondary Communications Teachers

  • Median Salary: $63,410 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $33,070 to $119,400 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

40. Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

  • Median Salary: $63,390 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $32,130 to $113,670 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

41. Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

  • Median Salary: $63,060 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $37,880 to $94,190 per year
  • Job Growth: 3% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

42. Instructional Coordinators

  • Median Salary: $62,270 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $35,950 to $97,770 per year
  • Job Growth: 7% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Master’s degree

43. Computer Network Support Specialists

  • Median Salary: $62,250 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,350 to $106,310 per year
  • Job Growth: 12% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

44. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

As a market research analyst or marketing specialist your job will be to promote new products and offerings. While you’re not innovating new products, you’ll need to bring a creative spark in order to market products effectively.  The median pay is $62K a year with the opportunity to earn as much as $120K a year and the expected job growth is faster than average.

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  • Median Salary: $62,150 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $33,530 to $120,460 per year
  • Job Growth: 19% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

45. Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

  • Median Salary: $61,990 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $34,180 to $121,860 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

46. Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

  • Median Salary: $61,880 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $39,470 to $98,210 per year
  • Job Growth: 29% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

47. Film and Video Editors

  • Median Salary: $61,750 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $26,270 to $155,840 per year
  • Job Growth: 11% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

48. Postsecondary Education Teachers

  • Median Salary: $61,560 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $31,430 to $114,330 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

49. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

  • Median Salary: $61,430 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,000 to $95,990 per year
  • Job Growth: 6% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

50. Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers

Teaching a new generation important skills like foreign languages and literature at the university level is a prestigious career. You will need to invest in your education by earning a minimum of a Master’s degree and possible go through a Doctoral program, but the pay is typically around $61K a year and earnings over $118K a year are possible.

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  • Median Salary: $61,380 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $34,000 to $118,530 per year
  • Job Growth: 13% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Doctorate degree or Master’s degree (less common)

51. Anthropologists and Archeologists

  • Median Salary: $61,220 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $35,440 to $97,040 per year
  • Job Growth: 4% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Master’s degree

52. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

  • Median Salary: $61,130 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,170 to $90,570 per year
  • Job Growth: -2% (Decline)
  • Typical Education: Associate’s degree

53. Conservation Scientists

  • Median Salary: $60,220 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $37,380 to $91,830 per year
  • Job Growth: 7% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

54. Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

  • Median Salary: $60,850 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $38,370 to $98,860 per year
  • Job Growth: 4% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

55. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Medical and clinical lab technologists run laboratory tests on samples often taken from patients.  This profession has a much faster than average expected job growth, typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, and pays a median salary of over $60K a year.

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  • Median Salary: $60,520 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $41,510 to $84,300 per year
  • Job Growth: 16% (Much faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

56. Cost Estimators

  • Median Salary: $60,390 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $34,720 to $100,570 per year
  • Job Growth: 9% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

57. Animal Scientists

  • Median Salary: $60,390 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $37,830 to $120,500 per year
  • Job Growth: 5% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

58. Writers and Authors

  • Median Salary: $60,250 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $29,230 to $114,530 per year
  • Job Growth: 2% (Slower than average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

59. Boilermakers

  • Median Salary: $60,120 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $36,810 to $86,290 per year
  • Job Growth: 9% (Faster than average)
  • Typical Education: High school diploma or equivalent

60. Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Median Salary: $60,050 per year according to BLS.gov
  • Salary Range: $35,770 to $105,390 per year
  • Job Growth: 5% (As fast as average)
  • Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree

If you’d like to review more careers by salary then take a look at our other high paying salary articles. Those that might specifically interest you include our $70K jobs list as well as the $50K a year jobs list.

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