Occupation |
Job Summary |
Entry-Level Education |
Athletic Trainers |
Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. |
Master’s degree |
$48,420 |
Audiologists |
Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$78,950 |
Chiropractors |
Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$75,000 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians |
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances. |
Bachelor’s degree |
$57,800 |
Dental Assistants |
Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$38,660 |
Dental Hygienists |
Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. |
Associate’s degree |
$77,810 |
Dentists |
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$163,220 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists |
Dietitians and nutritionists plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives. |
Bachelor’s degree |
$61,650 |
EMTs and Paramedics |
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$36,930 |
Exercise Physiologists |
Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help injured or sick patients recover. |
Bachelor’s degree |
$47,940 |
Genetic Counselors |
Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. |
Master’s degree |
$80,150 |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars |
Health information technologists and medical registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data. |
Associate’s degree |
$55,560 |
Home Health and Personal Care Aides |
Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities. |
High school diploma or equivalent |
$29,430 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$48,070 |
Massage Therapists |
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$46,910 |
Medical Assistants |
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$37,190 |
Medical Records Specialists |
Medical records specialists compile, process, and maintain patient files. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$46,660 |
Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. |
Associate’s degree |
$75,380 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$30,100 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radioactive drugs for imaging or treatment. |
Associate’s degree |
$78,760 |
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners |
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. |
Master’s degree |
$123,780 |
Nursing Assistants and Orderlies |
Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas. |
See How to Become One |
$30,290 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians |
Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. |
See How to Become One |
$74,870 |
Occupational Therapists |
Occupational therapists treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. |
Master’s degree |
$85,570 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides |
Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. |
See How to Become One |
$61,520 |
Opticians |
Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists. |
High school diploma or equivalent |
$37,570 |
Optometrists |
Optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$124,300 |
Orthotists and Prosthetists |
Orthotists and prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them. |
Master’s degree |
$75,440 |
Pharmacists |
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$128,570 |
Pharmacy Technicians |
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. |
High school diploma or equivalent |
$36,740 |
Phlebotomists |
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$37,380 |
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides |
Physical therapist assistants and aides are supervised by physical therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries and illnesses. |
See How to Become One |
$49,180 |
Physical Therapists |
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$95,620 |
Physician Assistants |
Physician assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. |
Master’s degree |
$121,530 |
Physicians and Surgeons |
Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
This wage is equal to or greater than $208,000 per year. |
Podiatrists |
Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$145,840 |
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides |
Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. |
See How to Become One |
$36,230 |
Radiation Therapists |
Radiation therapists administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases. |
Associate’s degree |
$82,790 |
Radiologic and MRI Technologists |
Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images. |
Associate’s degree |
$61,980 |
Recreational Therapists |
Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. |
Bachelor’s degree |
$47,940 |
Registered Nurses |
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions. |
Bachelor’s degree |
$77,600 |
Respiratory Therapists |
Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, because of a chronic condition such as asthma. |
Associate’s degree |
$61,830 |
Speech-Language Pathologists |
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. |
Master’s degree |
$79,060 |
Surgical Assistants and Technologists |
Surgical assistants and technologists help with surgical operations. |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
$48,510 |
Veterinarians |
Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health. |
Doctoral or professional degree |
$100,370 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks. |
High school diploma or equivalent |
$29,780 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
Veterinary technologists and technicians do medical tests that help diagnose animals’ injuries and illnesses. |
Associate’s degree |
$36,850 |