New data showed pediatric surgeons made $502,050 on average. FS Productions/Getty Images

New data showed which US jobs pay the best on average.

Pediatric surgeons had the highest average annual wage in 2025.

Top-paying jobs were largely in healthcare, but pilots and flight engineers ranked highly.

Years of schooling in healthcare usually pay off.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data showing the pay of hundreds of occupations as of May 2025. Many positions earn six figures, exceeding the national average of $69,770.

Pay can be one factor job seekers consider when they're applying for work. A lot of people are actively seeking jobs in the US: 7.2 million people were unemployed in March, outpacing the number of openings.…