Times have changed and nowadays women are landing high-paying jobs that were once reserved just for men. Even though women were once molded to be housewives and mothers, that mold has been long broken and women have become important figures in the working world. According to Forbes, here is a list of 15 of the best-paying jobs for women in 2012.

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Pharmacists

In 2012, pharmacists made about $99,000 a year.

By Nola Ogunro

Lack of education is often cited as a main reason for higher rates of African-American unemployment. Yet getting an education to further your career can be a catch-22. Many people cannot afford to take a four-year break from working with little guarantee that they will be able to find a job with their bachelor’s. But this is not a reason to avoid getting a practical education. There are many lucrative careers for which qualified applicants will be in high demand in the coming years, which only require a two-year degree or vocational training. Here are some of the highest paying jobs that require only an associate degree according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Four of the highest paying jobs are in healthcare — and almost 600,000 registered nurses will be needed in the coming years. Are some of these jobs that only require a two-year degree right for you? Read on to decide.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

(Huffington Post) — More than one year after President Barack Obama signed health care reform into law, one thing hasn’t changed: doctors are well paid.  The Bureau Of Labor Statistics has released its annual Occupational Employment and Wages report, and the top-paying industries are dominated by health care professionals. In fact, nine of the 10 highest-paid jobs in America are in the health care industry. The only other group that made the top 10 is corporate executives.  The report, which examines nearly 800 jobs across America, finds that the annual mean wages for all occupations is $44,410, only a slight increase from last year. Average hourly wages are $16.27, up from $15.95.  Perhaps not surprisingly, the most prevalent jobs are also the lowest paid. The 10 most populated occupations alone account for 20 percent of the country’s employment, for example. These jobs, which include cashiers, restaurant workers and registered nurses, often pay less than $20 per hour.

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