Oftentimes, most of America associates high paying careers with those of doctors, lawyers, and MBAs but there are other jobs that command good salaries. Yahoo writer Jennifer Barry compiled a list of careers that may surprise you in terms of how much salary they demand.

Loan Officer

Average annual salary for top 10 percent of workers: $112,370*
Average annual salary: $65,900*

Loan officers are dealing with lots of money and risks, which easily explains why they command such a good income.

Requirements: Loan officer positions sometimes require a bachelors’ degree in economics or related field.