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144 Jobs · Updated June 2026

Healthcare Salary Guide 2026

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying career sectors in the United States. From physicians earning over $200,000 to entry-level medical assistants, the healthcare industry offers opportunities at every education and experience level. Below you'll find salary data for every healthcare occupation in our database.

144
Total Jobs
$98,040
Average Salary
$400,000
Highest Paying
+40%
Fastest Growing
BLS.gov data
All 144 occupations
Free & sortable
Highest Paying
Vascular Surgeon — $400,000/year
Fastest Growing
Nurse Practitioner — +40% projected growth

All Healthcare Salaries Jobs

Job Title Median Salary Hourly Rate Growth Education
Vascular Surgeon $400,000 $192/hr +4% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Urologist $390,000 $187/hr +4% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Orthopedic Surgeon $371,000 $178/hr +3% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Pain Management Specialist $340,000 $163/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Fertility Specialist $320,000 $153/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Allergist $310,000 $149/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Emergency Physician $310,000 $149/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Pulmonologist $310,000 $149/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Oral Surgeon $295,000 $141/hr +4% Doctor of Dental Surgery + resid...
Rheumatologist $270,000 $129/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Medical Examiner $250,000 $120/hr +5% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Psychiatrist $247,350 $118/hr +6% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Pathologist $243,000 $116/hr +4% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Physician $229,300 $110/hr +3% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Sports Medicine Physician $225,000 $108/hr +3% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Dental Surgeon $220,000 $105/hr +4% Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS/DMD)
Geriatrician $220,000 $105/hr +7% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Nurse Anesthetist $205,770 $98/hr +9% Doctoral degree (DNAP/DNP)
Pediatrician $198,420 $95/hr +2% Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)
Podiatrist $148,000 $71/hr +1% Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Pharmacist $136,030 $65/hr +3% Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
Perfusionist $135,000 $64/hr +14% Master's degree
Optometrist $130,490 $62/hr +9% Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
Physician Assistant $130,020 $62/hr +27% Master's degree from accredited ...
Clinical Pharmacist $130,000 $62/hr +5% Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Nurse Practitioner $126,260 $60/hr +40% Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)...
Medical Dosimetrist $125,000 $60/hr +7% Master's degree
Family Nurse Practitioner $121,610 $58/hr +40% Master's degree in Nursing
Nurse Midwife $120,000 $57/hr +12% Master's degree in Nursing
Veterinarian $119,100 $57/hr +19% Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D...
Hospital Administrator $110,000 $52/hr +28% Master's degree in Health Admini...
Nurse Manager $101,340 $48/hr +6% Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing
Physical Therapist $99,710 $47/hr +15% Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)...
Nursing Home Administrator $98,350 $47/hr +28% Bachelor's degree in Healthcare ...
Biostatistician $98,000 $47/hr +30% Master's degree in Biostatistics
Occupational Therapist $96,370 $46/hr +12% Master's degree in occupational ...
Medical Device Sales Rep $95,000 $45/hr +7% Bachelor's degree
Travel Nurse $95,000 $45/hr +6% Associate's or Bachelor's in Nur...
Radiation Therapist $94,620 $45/hr +2% Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Speech Pathologist $89,290 $42/hr +19% Master's degree in speech-langua...
Genetic Counselor $89,000 $42/hr +18% Master's degree in Genetic Couns...
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $88,930 $42/hr +3% Associate's degree
Healthcare Consultant $88,000 $42/hr +15% Master's degree in Healthcare Admin
Dental Hygienist $87,530 $42/hr +7% Associate's degree in Dental Hyg...
Registered Nurse $86,070 $41/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
ICU Nurse $85,000 $40/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Sonographer $84,990 $40/hr +10% Associate's or bachelor's degree...
Surgical Nurse $83,000 $39/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Audiologist $82,680 $39/hr +11% Doctoral degree (Au.D.)
Nurse Educator $82,040 $39/hr +6% Master's degree in Nursing
Emergency Room Nurse $82,000 $39/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Nurse Case Manager $82,000 $39/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Oncology Nurse $82,000 $39/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Perioperative Nurse $82,000 $39/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep $82,000 $39/hr +5% Bachelor's degree
Psychiatric Nurse $82,000 $39/hr +9% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Epidemiologist $81,390 $39/hr +27% Master's degree in Epidemiology
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $81,350 $39/hr +14% Associate's degree
Ultrasound Technician $81,350 $39/hr +14% Associate's degree
Cardiac Nurse $80,000 $38/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Wound Care Nurse $80,000 $38/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Neonatal Nurse $79,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Dental Therapist $78,000 $37/hr +15% Master's degree in Dental Therapy
Dermatology Nurse $78,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Naturopathic Doctor $78,000 $37/hr +8% Naturopathic medical degree (N.D.)
Nephrology Nurse $78,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Occupational Health Nurse $78,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Pediatric Nurse $78,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Respiratory Therapist $77,960 $37/hr +13% Associate's or bachelor's degree...
MRI Technologist $77,360 $37/hr +6% Associate's degree
Hospice Nurse $77,000 $37/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Dialysis Nurse $76,000 $36/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Chiropractor $75,000 $36/hr +4% Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
Telehealth Nurse $75,000 $36/hr +15% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Cytotechnologist $74,000 $35/hr +7% Bachelor's degree
Radiologic Technologist $73,410 $35/hr +6% Associate's degree in radiologic...
Radiology Technician $73,410 $35/hr +6% Associate's degree
Acupuncturist $72,000 $34/hr +14% Master's degree in Acupuncture
Organ Transplant Coordinator $72,000 $34/hr +10% Bachelor's degree in Nursing or ...
Public Health Nurse $68,000 $32/hr +6% Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Surgical First Assistant $68,000 $32/hr +6% Associate's degree + surgical tr...
Dietitian $66,450 $31/hr +7% Bachelor's degree in Dietetics
Nutritionist $66,450 $31/hr +7% Bachelor's degree in Nutrition
Occupational Therapy Assistant $64,250 $30/hr +25% Associate's degree
Lactation Consultant $62,000 $29/hr +12% Bachelor's degree in Nursing or ...
Respiratory Care Practitioner $62,000 $29/hr +14% Associate's degree
Cardiac Sonographer $61,980 $29/hr +15% Associate's degree
Physical Therapy Assistant $61,180 $29/hr +24% Associate's degree
Surgical Technologist $60,610 $29/hr +5% Associate's degree or postsecond...
Health Educator $60,000 $28/hr +7% Bachelor's degree in Health Educ...
LPN/LVN $59,730 $28/hr +5% Diploma or certificate from appr...
Clinical Social Worker $58,000 $27/hr +9% Master's degree in Social Work
Gerontologist $58,000 $27/hr +7% Master's degree in Gerontology
Medical Lab Scientist $57,800 $27/hr +5% Bachelor's degree
Medical Technologist $57,800 $27/hr +5% Bachelor's degree
Clinical Laboratory Technician $57,380 $27/hr +5% Associate's degree
Surgical Technician $56,000 $26/hr +6% Associate's degree or certificate
Biomedical Equipment Technician $55,000 $26/hr +5% Associate's degree
Clinical Research Coordinator $55,000 $26/hr +10% Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences
Dental Ceramist $55,000 $26/hr +5% Associate's degree or apprentice...
Athletic Trainer $53,840 $25/hr +17% Bachelor's degree in Athletic Tr...
Mental Health Counselor $53,710 $25/hr +18% Master's degree in Counseling
Anesthesia Technician $52,000 $25/hr +10% Associate's degree
Art Therapist $52,000 $25/hr +12% Master's degree in Art Therapy
Child Life Specialist $52,000 $25/hr +10% Bachelor's degree in Child Life
Dental Office Manager $52,000 $25/hr +5% Associate's degree
Medical Interpreter $52,000 $25/hr +18% Bachelor's degree + language flu...
Music Therapist $52,000 $25/hr +10% Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy
Recreational Therapist $52,000 $25/hr +4% Bachelor's degree
Sleep Technologist $52,000 $25/hr +9% Associate's degree
Massage Therapist $49,860 $23/hr +18% Postsecondary certificate
Paramedic $49,220 $23/hr +5% Postsecondary certificate or ass...
Medical Coder $48,780 $23/hr +8% Postsecondary certificate
Behavioral Therapist $48,000 $23/hr +18% Master's degree in Psychology
EEG Technician $48,000 $23/hr +7% Associate's degree
Health Coach $48,000 $23/hr +12% Bachelor's degree + certification
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant $48,000 $23/hr +18% Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Substance Abuse Counselor $48,000 $23/hr +18% Bachelor's or Master's degree in...
Lab Technician $47,860 $23/hr +5% Associate's degree
Health Information Technician $47,180 $22/hr +7% Associate's degree
Medical Billing Specialist $47,180 $22/hr +8% Postsecondary certificate
Medical Records Technician $47,180 $22/hr +7% Associate's degree
Dental Lab Technician $46,000 $22/hr +5% Associate's degree
Crisis Counselor $45,000 $21/hr +18% Master's degree in Counseling
Dental Assistant $44,820 $21/hr +7% Postsecondary certificate or on-...
Dialysis Technician $42,000 $20/hr +9% High school diploma + training
Emergency Medical Dispatcher $42,000 $20/hr +5% High school diploma + certification
Medical Assistant $42,000 $20/hr +14% Postsecondary certificate or ass...
Optician $42,000 $20/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Phlebotomist $41,300 $19/hr +8% Postsecondary certificate
Sterile Processing Technician $41,000 $19/hr +5% Postsecondary certificate
Rehabilitation Counselor $40,800 $19/hr +10% Master's degree in Counseling
Ophthalmic Technician $40,000 $19/hr +5% Postsecondary certificate
EMT $38,930 $18/hr +5% Postsecondary certificate (EMT-B...
Birth Doula $38,000 $18/hr +15% Doula training certification
Optometric Technician $38,000 $18/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Veterinary Technician $38,000 $18/hr +15% Associate's degree in Veterinary...
Pharmacy Technician $37,790 $18/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Paraoptometric $36,000 $17/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Patient Care Technician $36,000 $17/hr +5% Postsecondary certificate
Podiatric Medical Assistant $36,000 $17/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Certified Nursing Assistant $35,760 $17/hr +4% Postsecondary certificate
Optometric Assistant $34,000 $16/hr +5% High school diploma + training
Home Health Aide $33,530 $16/hr +22% High school diploma + training

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