20. Category manager
They determine the layout of products in a store.
Percentage of women: 42%
Median pay: $90,400
19. User experience researcher
They investigate ways to improve the end-user interaction with computer programs to increase satisfaction, brand loyalty, and overall use.
Percentage of women: 65%
Median pay: $91,300
18. Senior operations project manager
They fulfill important oversight positions for large firms or companies.
Percentage of women: 42%
Median pay: $91,700
17. Regulatory affairs manager
They review internal policies that usually relating to the manufacture, testing, marketing, and reliability of products to ensure that they are safe to use and work as intended.
Percentage of women: 67%
Median pay: $91,800
16. Senior clinical research associate
They handle the day-to-day operations of the clinical investigative phase of drug development.
Percentage of women: 73%
Median pay: $92,900
15. Internal auditing manager
They perform risk assessments for companies, focusing specifically on the organization's finances.
Percentage of women: 44%
Median pay: $93,000
14. Nurse practitioner
They are registered nurses who perform many of the same functions as licensed physicians and are able to treat and diagnose diseases and conditions and prescribe medicines.
Percentage of women: 90%
Median pay: $94,600
13. Adult nurse practitioner
They provide healthcare to individuals over the age of 21.
Percentage of women: 92%
Median pay: $95,900
12. Strategy manager
They look at company goals and figure out concrete, realistic methods for achieving the goals.
Percentage of women: 42%
Median pay: $96,500
11. Physician assistant
They are licensed medical professionals and caregivers who typically work in a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital.
Percentage of women: 70%
Median pay: $97,000
10. Senior user experience designer
They are team leaders who work with designers, product engineers, and product managers to create a friendly and intuitive user experience architecture.
Percentage of women: 41%
Median pay: $99,600
9. Compensation manager
They are responsible for ensuring the efficiency and quality of a company's payroll and employee-compensation programs.
Percentage of women: 62%
Median pay: $100,000
8. Psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner
They are registered nurses who perform mental health assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, prescribe psychiatric medications as indicated, facilitate talk and group therapy, and follow and manage patients over their life span.
Percentage of women: 84%
Median pay: $104,000
7. Vice president of human resources
They oversee contracts, develop written policies, monitor compliance with legal issues pertaining to the workforce, and lead a team of employees.
Percentage of women: 70%
Median pay: $105,000
6. Optometrist
They examine patients' eyes, conducting vision tests and diagnosing and treating sight problems.
Percentage of women: 55%
Median pay: $109,000
5. Corporate counsel
They work with sales, marketing, and operations by offering appropriate legal and non-legal advice.
Percentage of women: 47%
Median pay: $115,000
4. Pharmacist
They dispense drugs to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
Percentage of women: 55%
Median pay: $119,000
3. Vice president of marketing
They determine strategies to improve or maintain the market-shares for the goods or services sold.
Percentage of women: 49%
Median pay: $123,000
2. General pediatrician
They are doctors who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Percentage of women: 74%
Median pay: $152,000