According to Seek’s 2018 report of the highest paying jobs in Australia, these careers are the highest paying jobs in STEM. Which one will you be aspiring to?
The #1 job on this list was only the 9th highest paying job in 2013. Can you guess which job has taken out the top prize?
For more information and to read the comprehensive list, see Seek’s report on the highest paying jobs in Australia for 2018.
Author: Eliza Brockwell
Eliza is the Digital Producer for Careers with STEM. Eliza is passionate about creating content that encourages diversity of representation in STEM.
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