Ten surprising jobs with six-figure salaries

You don't always need an advanced degree degree in order to make more than $100,000 a year. According to Glassdoor, a jobs and recruiting site, here are ten lesser-known occupations that earn a substantial salary. Can you guess which occupation is more lucrative than the rest? 

9. Physician's assistant

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A physician assistant examines a patient in Portland, Ore.

Median pay: $100,392

Median base salary: $100,000

Job openings: 3,499

Becoming a physician's assistant requires graduating from an accredited PA program and passing a certification exam. Physician's assistants work with patient-centered medical teams to provide basic healthcare to patients. According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 75 percent of PAs receive multiple job offers after receiving a license to practice.

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