Many Americans aspire to become millionaires, but only a small number achieve that milestone before reaching retirement age.
With the cost of living and family expenses constantly climbing, reaching a seven-figure net worth is no easy task. It takes a job that not only covers your day-to-day bills but also leaves room to build real wealth.
Which careers can realistically get you to that million-dollar milestone? To find out, Professpost.com analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), looking at the average salaries for a range of common occupations. They then subtracted federal taxes and the average cost of living to estimate how much disposable income each job leaves you with. Finally, using that leftover amount, the study calculated how long it would take to save $1 million in each profession.
It doesn’t take into account the cost of education — which can be substantial for many of these careers — or the potential to grow savings through investments. Still, it offers a clear picture of how quickly someone in each profession could save their way to $1 million.
So, which jobs make it possible to hit that seven-figure mark the fastest?
