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Nurse Anesthetists
$236,590 medianSalaryPhysician Assistants
$135,880 medianSalaryNurse Practitioners
$132,300 medianSalaryPhysical Therapists
$102,760 medianSalaryDental Hygienists
$98,100 medianSalaryDiagnostic Medical Sonographers
$96,590 medianSalaryRespiratory Therapists
$82,280 medianSalaryRadiologic Technologists and Technicians
$80,110 medianSalarySurgical Technologists
$64,650 medianSalaryPharmacy Technicians
$45,750 medianSalaryMedical Assistants
$45,690 medianSalaryPhlebotomists
$45,230 medianHow to get there
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| Pediatric Surgeons | $559,030 | Doctoral or professional degree | 2% |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4.8% |
| Radiologists | $420,860 | Doctoral or professional degree | 3.4% |
| Surgeons, All Other | $414,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4% |
| Anesthesiologists | $391,490 | Doctoral or professional degree | 3.6% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $358,550 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $352,220 | Doctoral or professional degree | 5.6% |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 | Doctoral or professional degree | 3.2% |
| Dermatologists | $328,730 | Doctoral or professional degree | 6.8% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $312,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4.8% |
| Prosthodontists | $311,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | 5.8% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $300,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4.5% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $292,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | 1.7% |
| Orthodontists | $289,140 | Doctoral or professional degree | 6% |
| Psychiatrists | $281,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | 7.2% |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 | Doctoral or professional degree | 3.4% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 | Doctoral or professional degree | 4% |
| Neurologists | $248,560 | Doctoral or professional degree | 6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | 3.3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,590 | Master's degree | 9.7% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | 1.3% |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | 1.5% |
| Dentists, General | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | 5.7% |
| Podiatrists | $160,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | 2% |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $147,470 | Bachelor's degree | 5% |
| Pharmacists | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | 5.2% |
| Optometrists | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree | 9.5% |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 | Master's degree | 21.1% |
| Nurse Midwives | $134,040 | Master's degree | 11.5% |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 | Master's degree | 41% |
| Veterinarians | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree | 9.4% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $115,210 | Master's degree | 5.5% |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,310 | Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | 11.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $101,370 | Associate's degree | 4.4% |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 | Master's degree | 14.8% |
| Genetic Counselors | $100,040 | Master's degree | 10.4% |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 | Associate's degree | 8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $97,870 | Master's degree | 16.6% |
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 | Bachelor's degree | 5.6% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 | Associate's degree | 13.9% |
| Audiologists | $95,780 | Doctoral or professional degree | 11% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,480 | Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 | Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | $81,110 | Master's degree | 12.9% |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 | Associate's degree | 5% |
| Chiropractors | $79,200 | Doctoral or professional degree | 8.7% |
| Therapists, All Other | $77,930 | Bachelor's degree | 12.6% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $76,400 | Bachelor's degree | 7.7% |
| Acupuncturists | $76,040 | Master's degree | 8.6% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 | Associate's degree | 3.7% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 | Associate's degree | 21.5% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 | Associate's degree | 23% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $68,020 | Associate's degree | 15.9% |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 6.1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $65,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 5.1% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $65,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | 19.4% |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 5% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | 2.7% |
| Athletic Trainers | $62,520 | Master's degree | 12.7% |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 | Bachelor's degree | 4.8% |
| Paramedics | $60,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 5.7% |
| Exercise Physiologists | $59,460 | Bachelor's degree | 12.8% |
| Massage Therapists | $58,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 15.3% |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 7.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 5.9% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | 4.8% |
| Dental Assistants | $48,070 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 7.4% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | 10.8% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,380 | Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $47,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | 6.4% |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 12.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 21.4% |
| Phlebotomists | $45,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 6.8% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 22.3% |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | 1.9% |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 5.8% |
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 2.6% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $40,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | $39,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| Orderlies | $38,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | 4% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | 9.1% |
| Pharmacy Aides | $37,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Dietetic Technicians | $37,640 | Associate's degree | 2.7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | 18.1% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | 4% |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.