Would you ever believe that an air traffic controller, natural sciences manager, astronomer or psychiatrist would be in the top 24 best paying jobs in the US? I mean, we're talking upper 5-digit to 6-digit incomes ($100,000+) that rival even those that medical physicians get. Imaging making the money without sacrificing as many years and dollars in education.

Here are the (on average) highest-paying jobs according to the US Department of Labor's list in 2009

#10: Natural Sciences Manager
Highest salary: $97,560
Details: Natural science managers oversee the work of other scientists.

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