CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists have released a list of the most lucrative professions in the U.S. Several radiology jobs appeared in the top 10 best-paying jobs requiring an associate’s degree.

The top-paying associate’s degree jobs based on median salary in the U.S. are:

• Air Traffic Controller – $113,547
• Radiation Therapist – $76,627
• Dental Hygienist - $70,408
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $69,638
• Nuclear Technician - $68,037
• Nurse - $65,853
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - $65,499
• Fashion Designer - $63,170
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician - $61,547
• Engineering Technician (except drafters) - $58,698

The study uses Economic Modeling Specialists labor market database, which pulls from more than 90 national and state employment resources and includes information on employees and self-employed workers.