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15 High-Demand Jobs That Pay More Than $70 an Hour

Some jobs across industries pay more than $70 an hour, but most require either an advanced degree or a management position.

By Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore

Edited by Laura Ratliff

Updated Feb. 5, 2025

Making more than $70 an hour, or around $150,000 a year, will set most people around the country up for strong financial fitness, no matter the cost of living in your area. However, jobs that average more than $70 an hour require specialized training and extra years in school.

If you are considering going back to school and/or making a career pivot, these 15 gigs are in high demand and pay exceedingly well, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Financial manager

According to the BLS, financial managers, who are in charge of various financial planning and investing activities for their companies, make an average of $75.05 per hour.

They are expected to be in high demand over the next decade, with projected job growth of 17% between 2023 and 2033.

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Lawyer

Working as a lawyer typically requires an advanced degree and a state license, so you'll have to pass the bar. While certain lawyers make much more, BLS data puts the average hourly pay at a healthy $70.08.

The employment of lawyers is projected to stay solid over the next decade, growing by about 5% between 2023 and 2033.

Computer and information systems manager

Tech gigs are known to be well-paying, and computer and information systems managers — who help coordinate and direct computer-related activities at their companies — are also in high demand.

BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $81.50, and employment is expected to grow by 17% between 2023 and 2033.

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Dentist

Going through school and getting licensed to work as a dentist is quite the undertaking, but the payoff may be worth it. According to BLS data, the average hourly pay for dentists is $82.17, and employment is expected to grow at a solid rate, about 5%, over the decade.

Marketing manager

The BLS lumps marketing managers in with advertising and promotions managers — and together, these employees make an average of $75.28 per hour.

It's one of the only jobs on this list that doesn't require an advanced degree to make big bucks and is projected to be in high demand, with 8% job growth over the decade.

Airline/commercial pilot

The BLS lumps the data for airline and commercial pilots together, and the average annual salary was more than $170,000. Due to the nature of the job and varying schedules, specific hourly pay data was unavailable, but the BLS notes pilots generally make more than $115 an hour.

Pilots will be in solid demand over the next decade, with employment expected to grow 5%.

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Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists administer and monitor anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery. The job is expected to be in high demand over the next decade, with 4% job growth, but it does require attending medical school and getting licensed.

BLS data puts the average hourly wage at $163.21.

Architectural/engineering manager

Architects and engineers typically need at least a bachelor's degree and a good chunk of experience in their field to land management roles, but once they do, the average hourly pay is $79.50. Job demand is expected to grow rapidly, 6% over the decade.

Obstetrician/gynecologist

These doctors work in women's health, either caring for their reproductive health more generally or, in the case of obstetricians, helping to deliver babies.

BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $133.97, and demand for these doctors is expected to grow steadily of about 3.3% over the next decade.

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Natural sciences manager

Natural sciences managers typically need a degree in the field they work in, whether it is life sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics, and experience to get into a supervising position. The average hourly pay is $75.84, and BLS data projects a fast growth rate of 8% over the next decade.

Pediatrician

Those who want to pursue a career in medicine and enjoy working with children might consider a job as a pediatrician.

BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $98.97, and under the umbrella of physicians and surgeons, employment is expected to grow by a solid 4% over the next decade.

Physicist

BLS data lumps physicists together with astronomers when calculating average pay and projected job growth. These employees, who typically need a Ph.D., are projected to be in high demand, with 7% job growth over the decade,. On average, they make $71.89 an hour.

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Radiologist

Another well-paying and in-demand option for those considering medical school is radiology. Radiologists use imaging techniques to help diagnose and treat patients. According to BLS data, the average hourly pay is $170.17, and projected job growth is 3.6% over the decade.

Chief executives

Chief executives are basically the highest management level at the companies or organizations they work for. Pay can vary,greatly, but BLS data puts the average hourly rate at $124.47. Job demand is expected to grow more than 5% over the decade.

Dermatologist

Dermatologists often have different specialties, but they still fit under the BLS's physicians and surgeons umbrella, with projected job growth of 4% over the decade. These doctors treat conditions and diseases related to skin, and the average hourly pay is $164.84.

Bottom line

Medicine is one of the better-paying industries in the country, but pursuing a medical degree is not the only path to wealth and a high salary.

Many Americans find financial freedom by following sound money advice and focusing on (and developing) skills highly demanded in the workforce.

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