America's Best/Worst Paying Jobs

Saw this reported on CNN this morning and thought I'd share it just because its a random list, and I like lists.

Top 5 BEST Paying Jobs in America:

1. Surgeons ($206,770)
2. Anesthesiologists ($197,570)
3. Orthodontists ($194,930)
4. Obstetrician and gynecologists ($192,780)
5. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons ($190,420)

Top 5 WORST Paying Jobs in America:

1. Combined food-preparation and service workers ($17,400)
2. Cooks, fast food ($17,620)
3. Dishwashers ($17,750)
4. Dining room/cafeteria attendants, bartender helpers ($18,140)
5. Shampooers ($18,300)

And the AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY in America is now $42,270, which is up 3.9% from last year.

CNN cited Forbes.com as their source. You can click the linkt o read the top 25 of both categories.