Carrie Underwood

1: Carrie Underwood earned more than all the other "American Idol" alumni this year with $14 million in earnings according to a new ranking from Forbes. (REUTERS)

Jennifer Hudson

2: Jennifer Hudson comes second with $5 million in earnings this year. (REUTERS)

Kelly Clarkson

3: Kelly Clarkson comes third with $4.2 million. (REUTERS)

Jordin Sparks

4: Jordin Sparks is fourth with $3.1 million. (REUTERS)

Kellie Pickler

5: Kellie Pickler with $2.3 million. (REUTERS)

Clay Aiken

6: Clay Aiken with $2.2 million. (REUTERS)

Chris Daughtry

7: Chris Daughtry with $2 million. (REUTERS)

David Cook

8: David Cook with $2 million. (REUTERS)

David Archuleta

9: David Archuleta with $1.3 million. (REUTERS)

Taylor Hicks

10: And Taylor Hicks took home $300,000. (REUTERS)