HealthJob is supported by readers. Some of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own.

Health Care Careers
Occupation
Annual Salary
mean salary
Employment
in United States
Job Outlook
Employment growth 2019-2029
‍
Education Requirement
in Million of $
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
55,990
337,800
7%
Bachelor's degree
Chiropractor
51,100
4%
Doctoral or professional degree
Physical Therapist Assistant 
149,300
149,300
29%
Associate's degree
Respiratory Therapist
$94,300
135,800
19%
Associate's degree
Radiation Therapist
$94,300
18,500
7%
Associate's degree
Occupational Therapist
$87,480
143,300
16%
Master's degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant
$84,090
55,100
32%
Associate's degree
Speech Pathologist 
$83,240
162,600
25%
Master's degree
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
$82,080
18,500
5%
Associate's degree
Audiologist
$81,030
13,800
13%
Doctoral or professional degree
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technician
$78,110
122,600
4%
Bachelor’s degree
Dental Hygienist
$78,050
226,400
6%
Associate's degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
$77,790
131,700
12%
Associate's degree
Orthotists and Prosthetist
$74,120
10,000
17%
Master's degree
Dietitian
$63,090
74,200
8%
Bachelor’s degree, along with supervised training through an internship. Many states require dietitians and nutritionists to be licensed.
Exercise Physiologist
$54,020
19,800
11%
Bachelor's degree
Athletic Trainer
$49,860
32,100
16%
Bachelor's degree
Surgical Technologist 
$49,710
111,300
7%
Certificate or non-degree award
LPN/LVN
$48,820
721,700
9%
Certificate or non-degree award
Massage Therapist
$47,350
166,700
21%
Certificate or non-degree award
Medical Records and Health Information Specialist
$44,010
341,600
8%
Dental Assistant
$42,310
354,600
7%
Certificate or non-degree award
Optician
$41,380
73,800
4%
High school diploma or equivalent
EMTs and Paramedic
$40,370
265,200
6%
Phlebotomist
$36,320
22,800
17%
Certificate or non-degree award
Medical Transcriptionist
$35,270
58,500
-2%
Certificate or non-degree award
Pharmacy Technician
$35,100
422,300
4%
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
$30,830
1,579,100
8%
Nursing assistants typically must complete a state-approved education program and pass their state’s competency exam
Veterinary Assistant
$29,930
99,500
16%
High school diploma or equivalent
Home Health Aide
$27,080
3,439,700
34%
High school diploma or equivalent
Dentist
$180,830
151,600
3%
Doctoral or professional degree
Physical Therapist
$134,300
10,500
0%
Doctoral or professional degree
Optometrist
$125,440
44,400
4%
Doctoral or professional degree
Veterinarian 
$108,350
89,200
16%
Doctoral or professional degree
Physical Therapist
$ 91,680
258,200
18%
Doctoral or professional degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation