Healthcare salaries
What 85 healthcare occupations pay, from nurses and physicians to technicians and aides, nationally and in every state and metro area.
Nursing
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 | $46.90 | 3,379,720 |
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 | $20.32 | 1,448,910 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 | $30.96 | 648,410 |
| Orderlies | $38,290 | $18.41 | 52,440 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,910 | $21.59 | 35,520 |
Physicians and surgeons
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 | $127.85 | 342,720 |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 | $47.16 | 222,740 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 | $117.39 | 107,510 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 | $123.35 | 67,150 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 | $100.98 | 39,390 |
| Anesthesiologists | $391,490 | $188.22 | 38,760 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 | $161.32 | 32,880 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $115,210 | $55.39 | 28,630 |
| Psychiatrists | $281,870 | $135.51 | 27,980 |
| Radiologists | $420,860 | $202.34 | 26,770 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $414,010 | $199.04 | 25,140 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $292,910 | $140.82 | 21,260 |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 | $238.47 | 17,290 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $358,550 | $172.38 | 14,100 |
| Dermatologists | $328,730 | $158.04 | 11,370 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $312,400 | $150.19 | 11,110 |
| Neurologists | $248,560 | $119.50 | 10,590 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $300,080 | $144.27 | 8,950 |
| Acupuncturists | $76,040 | $36.56 | 7,830 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | $559,030 | $268.76 | 1,190 |
Advanced practice and assistants
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 | $63.61 | 323,040 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 | $65.33 | 162,150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,590 | $113.75 | 51,840 |
| Nurse Midwives | $134,040 | $64.44 | 7,920 |
Therapists
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 | $49.40 | 267,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $97,870 | $47.05 | 183,390 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 | $48.24 | 162,450 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 | $39.56 | 139,790 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 | $32.88 | 112,430 |
| Massage Therapists | $58,450 | $28.10 | 98,790 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 | $34.76 | 51,290 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 | $16.94 | 48,150 |
| Therapists, All Other | $77,930 | $37.47 | 22,640 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,310 | $50.63 | 17,070 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 | $29.79 | 14,930 |
| Audiologists | $95,780 | $46.05 | 13,660 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | $39,160 | $18.83 | 4,310 |
Technologists and technicians
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 | $38.52 | 230,490 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,140 | $24.59 | 194,720 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 | $24.18 | 182,610 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 | $21.38 | 180,510 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 | $21.70 | 156,960 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 | $31.08 | 117,460 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 | $29.13 | 100,610 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 | $46.44 | 90,160 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $47,260 | $22.72 | 73,530 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 | $21.91 | 71,010 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 | $35.73 | 62,960 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,480 | $45.91 | 43,390 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $37,640 | $18.09 | 31,560 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $101,370 | $48.74 | 17,080 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $65,160 | $31.33 | 11,270 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | $81,110 | $38.99 | 9,390 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $147,470 | $70.90 | 3,410 |
Pharmacy and lab
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,750 | $22.00 | 471,680 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $62,930 | $30.26 | 332,940 |
| Pharmacists | $140,910 | $67.75 | 321,970 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,230 | $21.75 | 143,540 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $37,680 | $18.12 | 39,530 |
Healthcare support
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,800 | $17.21 | 4,305,810 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 | $21.97 | 817,870 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,070 | $23.11 | 387,790 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 | $23.28 | 109,740 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 | $22.93 | 77,420 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $40,410 | $19.43 | 41,550 |
Other practitioners
| Occupation | Median pay | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $170,950 | $82.19 | 124,390 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $76,400 | $36.73 | 77,570 |
| Optometrists | $136,570 | $65.66 | 42,790 |
| Chiropractors | $79,200 | $38.08 | 39,630 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $68,020 | $32.70 | 38,100 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $65,790 | $31.63 | 35,010 |
| Athletic Trainers | $62,520 | – | 30,500 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 | $32.11 | 22,270 |
| Podiatrists | $160,300 | $77.07 | 9,680 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $59,460 | $28.59 | 8,560 |
| Orthodontists | $289,140 | $139.01 | 6,210 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | $108.17 | 5,230 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $352,220 | $169.34 | 4,910 |
| Genetic Counselors | $100,040 | $48.09 | 3,740 |
| Prosthodontists | $311,180 | $149.61 | 870 |
About these figures
Pay comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey of employers, covering all industries (hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health and more). Median pay is the middle wage: half of workers earn more. Where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". BLS doesn't publish exact figures above its reporting limit; those are shown with a "+" (for example "$239,200+"). Figures are for May 2025 and update each spring.