Top 10 Highest Paying Careers Led by Women in 2024

10. Medical scientist

$81,619 is the median annual pay. The percentage of women represented: 56.4%. 10% is the projected job increase for 2022–2023. Education requirements: Ph.D. in biological science for research roles, or a bachelors degree in biology or a comparable field.

9. Physical therapist

The average yearly pay is $82,007. The percentage of women represented: 58%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 15%. The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for licensing, a bachelors degree in a suitable discipline, and enrollment in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program are the educational prerequisites.

8. Marketing manager

$82,701 is the median annual pay. The percentage of women represented: 62%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 6%. A bachelors degree in business, marketing, or a similar discipline is required for admission.

7. Human resources manager

$86,815 is the median annual pay. The percentage of women represented: 78%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 5%. Qualifications: A bachelors degree in a related discipline or experience is required; certificates are not required.

6. Statistician

$93,533 is the median annual pay. The percentage of women represented: 52%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 30%. Requirements for education: a bachelors degree in statistics or a closely related discipline; for advanced roles, a masters or doctorate.

5. Veterinarian

$104,226 is the median annual wage. Rate of womens representation: Not given. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 27%. The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), a bachelors degree, and a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree are the prerequisites for education.

4. Physician assistant

The median yearly pay is $110,044. The percentage of women represented: 64.1%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 27%. Requirements for education include passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), holding a Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies, and a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject.

3. Nurse practitioner

The median yearly pay is $111,213. The percentage of women represented: 86.5%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 38%. The following are the prerequisites for education: a bachelors degree in nursing, a license to practice as a registered nurse (RN), an MSN, or a DNP in nursing practice.

2. Pharmacist

$125,627 is the median annual wage. The percentage of women represented: 57.8%. Projected growth in jobs (2022–2022): 3%. Minimum educational qualifications include a scientific bachelors degree, a Pharm.D., and state licensing.

1. Nurse anesthetist

$181,130 is the median annual wage. The percentage of women represented: 52.8%. Projected rise in jobs (2022–2022): 38%. Requirements for education include a graduate-level nurse anesthesia program, a bachelors degree in nursing, and an RN licensure.