Although more and more women are joining the workforce, still, as far as the salaries are concerned, women's salaries as compared to that of men in the same profession and position are approximately just 80%. This disparity should however, not demotivate women, as there are some jobs through which they can expect to make equal or much more than $1,000 per week, on an average.

• Physicians and surgeons
• Physician assistants
• Medical and health services managers
• Physical therapists
• Pharmacists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Anesthesiologist
• Occupational therapists
• Registered nurses
• Physical scientists
• Computer programmers
• Computer software engineers
• Computer scientists and systems analysts
• Computer and information systems managers
• Civil or production engineers
• Marketing and sales managers
• Management analysts
• Advertising and promotions managers
• Human resources managers
• Education administrators
• Post secondary teachers
• Architects
• Lawyers
• Chief executives
• General and Operations managers

Lawyers Average Yearly Salary: $125,000 Qualifications Required: To get into this top paying job, a four-year bachelor's degree is required. This is followed by three years at law school and clearing the bar exam. Computer Software Engineers Average Yearly Salary: $95,000 Qualifications Required: To become a computer software engineer, a four-year bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent is required. Employers prefer a master's degree and considerable work experience. Anesthesiologists Average Yearly Salary: $310,000 Qualifications Required: Although it is counted among the top ten jobs in America, to get into this profession requires a four-year bachelor's degree, followed by four years in medical school. Thereafter, four years of residency as well as a yearly internship is required. After this, three years are devoted to formal anesthesiology training, and again there is a residency and internship. Pharmacists Average Yearly Salary: $105,000 Qualifications Required: A person needs a master's degree, although a doctorate in pharmacy is always preferred. This is followed by clearing the PCAT examination. Human Resource Managers Average Yearly Salary: $100,000 Qualifications Required: The educational qualification for this job is a bachelor's degree. The more on the job experience a person has, the more her prospects of earning in this profession improve. Computer and Information Systems Managers Average Yearly Salary: $110,000 Qualifications Required: This is one of the best paying jobs for women. A person needs a four-year bachelor's degree in one of the computer-related fields to get into this profession. Having a doctorate is preferred. Chief Executive Officers Average Yearly Salary: $100,000 Qualifications Required: To become a CEO, a woman needs to have years of experience in all business related fields such as management, marketing, finance, etc. A master's degree or a doctorate in a management related field is preferred. Management Analysts Average Yearly Salary: $95,000 Qualifications Required: A bachelor's degree as well as experience in various fields such as business administration, financial management, marketing, economics, human resources, etc., is required to get into this field. As can be seen, most of these jobs require years of education, experience, and thorough career planning. So, it can be said that patience, hard work, and intelligence are the key to making a career in any of these professions. Disclaimer: Salaries are approximate, and will vary according to location, experience, and type of employment.