8. Construction manager
Job increase: 70,100
Construction managers are highest paid workers on this list. Their median annual wage is $89,300, while in some states such as New Jersey they earn as much as $141,500. There are almost 250,000 construction managers in the USA and the majority is employed in the nonresidential building industry which is also the best paying field for the occupation with an annual wage of $100,630. Among listed workers building managers are the most educated ones since the position usually requires a BA degree in construction science or similar. Associate degree with work experience may serve as a substitute for BA diploma.
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