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Discover some of the highest-paying jobs across the country.

Data released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals some of the most high-paying jobs across Australia.

The top-paying jobs

In August 2023, the median weekly earnings for employees was $1,300, up $52 from $1,248 in August 2022. Median weekly earnings increased at a faster rate for women than men over the past 5 years, in part because the proportion of women working full-time increased.

ABS also revealed the occupation groups with the highest median weekly earnings were Managers ($1,917 per week) and Professionals ($1,750). The lowest were Sales workers ($750), Labourers and Community and personal service workers (both $900).

1. Mining

The top earning position on the ABS list is mining.

Those in the industry can earn a median income of $2403 per week.

2. Electricity, gas, water and waste services

Those in the electricity, gas, water and waste services sector stacked up as the second-highest earning position.

The median weekly wage in this industry is $1900, an increase from $1876.

3. Financial and insurance services

The financial and insurance services sector had a weekly median income of $1750 up from $1686.

4. Professional, scientific and technical services

Those working in professional, scientific and technical services saw a median weekly income of $1726, up from $1675.

5. Public administration and safety

Professionals in the public administration and safety sector, including local government workers, enjoyed a median weekly income of $1650.

6. Information media and telecommunications

Those in the information, media and telecommunications industries have also seen an increase in weekly wages.

Their median weekly income is $1630.

7. Construction

The construction industry remains in high demand.

Those in this industry can earn a median weekly income of $1473.

8. Transport, postal and warehousing

The transport, postal and warehousing industry is also growing.

Professionals in this industry can earn a median weekly income of $1400.

9. Manufacturing

Those in the manufacturing industry have a median weekly income of $1400.

10. Wholesale trade

Sneaking into the top 10 of highest paying jobs on the list is the wholesale trade industry

Those in this industry can see a median weekly income of $1346.

Lowest paid jobs

Retail trade and food services came in a bit further down the list with some of the lowest median weekly earnings.

Retail trade — $875 a week.

Accommodation and food services — weekly income of $650.

Arts and recreation services ($915, down from $1,000)