But don't start celebrating yet...
By Kathleen Elkins
This past Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year women have to work to earn the equivalent of men's wages from the previous year - nearly three and a half extra months.
While women still lag behind men in most jobs, there are a few where they come out ahead, according to recent data released by the US Census Bureau, which compares men and women's annual full-time wages across 342 professions.
However, these findings may not be something to celebrate, says Payscale data scientist Katie Bardaro: "In a lot of ways it paints a more negative picture for women, because even in these jobs where women are paid more, the difference is so small."
This past Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year women have to work to earn the equivalent of men's wages from the previous year - nearly three and a half extra months.
While women still lag behind men in most jobs, there are a few where they come out ahead, according to recent data released by the US Census Bureau, which compares men and women's annual full-time wages across 342 professions.
However, these findings may not be something to celebrate, says Payscale data scientist Katie Bardaro: "In a lot of ways it paints a more negative picture for women, because even in these jobs where women are paid more, the difference is so small."
1. Producer/Director
1/9
Men earn: $62,386/year
Earnings ratio: 106.15%
Source: US Census Bureau
(Pictured: "The Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow)
2. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment
2/9
Men earn: $62,386/year
Earnings ratio: 106.15%
Source: US Census Bureau
3. Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products
3/9
Men earn: $41,619/year
Earnings ratio: 103.29%
Source: US Census Bureau
Read more: The 9 Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men