Healthcare occupations with median pay, projected pay in 10 years, outlook score, AI replacement risk and projected growth.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | In 10 yrs | Outlook | AI risk | Growth (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatric Surgeons Healthcare · 1,190 workers |
$559,030 | $763,200est. | 75/100 | 15% | +2.0% |
| 2 | Cardiologists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$496,010 | $686,400est. | 71/100 | 15% | +4.8% |
| 3 | Radiologists Healthcare · 27K workers |
$420,860 | $565,200est. | 58/100 | 47% | +3.4% |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other Healthcare · 25K workers |
$414,010 | $570,700est. | 65/100 | 15% | +4.0% |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists Healthcare · 39K workers |
$391,490 | $536,300est. | 66/100 | 21% | +3.6% |
| 6 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Healthcare · 14K workers |
$358,550 | $494,300est. | 69/100 | 15% | +4.0% |
| 7 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Healthcare · 4,910 workers |
$352,220 | $484,400est. | 69/100 | 29% | +5.6% |
| 8 | Emergency Medicine Physicians Healthcare · 33K workers |
$335,550 | $455,500est. | 62/100 | 31% | +3.2% |
| 9 | Dermatologists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$328,730 | $456,700est. | 72/100 | 23% | +6.8% |
| 10 | Physicians, Pathologists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$312,400 | $416,600est. | 59/100 | 54% | +4.8% |
| 11 | Prosthodontists Healthcare · 870 workers |
$311,180 | $429,300est. | 82/100 | 26% | +5.8% |
| 12 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Healthcare · 8,950 workers |
$300,080 | $408,700est. | 64/100 | 35% | +4.5% |
| 13 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists Healthcare · 21K workers |
$292,910 | $396,400est. | 59/100 | 25% | +1.7% |
| 14 | Orthodontists Healthcare · 6,210 workers |
$289,140 | $396,700est. | 66/100 | 35% | +6.0% |
| 15 | Psychiatrists Healthcare · 28K workers |
$281,870 | $386,700est. | 67/100 | 43% | +7.2% |
| 16 | Physicians, All Other Healthcare · 343K workers |
$265,930 | $365,500est. | 63/100 | 15% | +3.4% |
| 17 | General Internal Medicine Physicians Healthcare · 67K workers |
$256,560 | $347,800est. | 62/100 | 38% | +4.0% |
| 18 | Neurologists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$248,560 | $339,200est. | 66/100 | 45% | +6.4% |
| 19 | Family Medicine Physicians Healthcare · 108K workers |
$244,180 | $332,800est. | 61/100 | 26% | +3.3% |
| 20 | Nurse Anesthetists Healthcare · 52K workers |
$236,590 | $332,100est. | 72/100 | 28% | +9.7% |
| 21 | Dentists, All Other Specialists Healthcare · 5,230 workers |
$224,990 | $306,100est. | 56/100 | 15% | +1.3% |
| 22 | Pediatricians, General Healthcare · 39K workers |
$210,040 | $284,000est. | 57/100 | 25% | +1.5% |
| 23 | Dentists, General Healthcare · 124K workers |
$170,950 | $236,200est. | 69/100 | 23% | +5.7% |
| 24 | Podiatrists Healthcare · 9,680 workers |
$160,300 | $215,800est. | 56/100 | 34% | +2.0% |
| 25 | Medical Dosimetrists Healthcare · 3,410 workers |
$147,470 | $191,700est. | 55/100 | 63% | +5.0% |
| 26 | Pharmacists Healthcare · 322K workers |
$140,910 | $189,400est. | 59/100 | 52% | +5.2% |
| 27 | Optometrists Healthcare · 43K workers |
$136,570 | $188,800est. | 65/100 | 48% | +9.5% |
| 28 | Physician Assistants Healthcare · 162K workers |
$135,880 | $191,700est. | 72/100 | 39% | +21.1% |
| 29 | Nurse Midwives Healthcare · 7,920 workers |
$134,040 | $189,100est. | 71/100 | 27% | +11.5% |
| 30 | Nurse Practitioners Healthcare · 323K workers |
$132,300 | $186,600est. | 79/100 | 37% | +41.0% |
| 31 | Veterinarians Healthcare · 84K workers |
$130,100 | $182,200est. | 72/100 | 29% | +9.4% |
| 32 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other Healthcare · 29K workers |
$115,210 | $160,000est. | 70/100 | 15% | +5.5% |
| 33 | Radiation Therapists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$105,310 | $142,100est. | 53/100 | 36% | +2.8% |
| 34 | Physical Therapists Healthcare · 267K workers |
$102,760 | $145,000est. | 72/100 | 18% | +11.9% |
| 35 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$101,370 | $138,300est. | 58/100 | 32% | +4.4% |
| 36 | Occupational Therapists Healthcare · 162K workers |
$100,330 | $141,500est. | 73/100 | 19% | +14.8% |
| 37 | Genetic Counselors Healthcare · 3,740 workers |
$100,040 | $135,900est. | 65/100 | 57% | +10.4% |
| 38 | Dental Hygienists Healthcare · 223K workers |
$98,100 | $137,200est. | 68/100 | 22% | +8.0% |
| 39 | Speech-Language Pathologists Healthcare · 183K workers |
$97,870 | $138,100est. | 70/100 | 37% | +16.6% |
| 40 | Registered Nurses Healthcare · 3.4M workers |
$97,550 | $133,800est. | 61/100 | 33% | +5.6% |
| 41 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Healthcare · 90K workers |
$96,590 | $136,200est. | 66/100 | 38% | +13.9% |
| 42 | Audiologists Healthcare · 14K workers |
$95,780 | $134,100est. | 65/100 | 40% | +11.0% |
| 43 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Healthcare · 43K workers |
$95,480 | $131,500est. | 60/100 | 41% | +7.7% |
| 44 | Respiratory Therapists Healthcare · 140K workers |
$82,280 | $115,000est. | 64/100 | 26% | +8.5% |
| 45 | Orthotists and Prosthetists Healthcare · 9,390 workers |
$81,110 | $114,400est. | 74/100 | 22% | +12.9% |
| 46 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Healthcare · 230K workers |
$80,110 | $109,000est. | 54/100 | 40% | +5.0% |
| 47 | Chiropractors Healthcare · 40K workers |
$79,200 | $110,300est. | 68/100 | 32% | +8.7% |
| 48 | Therapists, All Other Healthcare · 23K workers |
$77,930 | $109,900est. | 86/100 | 15% | +12.6% |
| 49 | Dietitians and Nutritionists Healthcare · 78K workers |
$76,400 | $104,700est. | 63/100 | 48% | +7.7% |
| 50 | Acupuncturists Healthcare · 7,830 workers |
$76,040 | $106,100est. | 75/100 | 29% | +8.6% |
| 51 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Healthcare · 63K workers |
$74,310 | $101,000est. | 52/100 | 33% | +3.7% |
| 52 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Healthcare · 38K workers |
$68,020 | $95,900est. | 73/100 | 15% | +15.9% |
| 53 | Surgical Assistants Healthcare · 22K workers |
$66,800 | $92,800est. | 62/100 | 19% | +6.1% |
| 54 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Healthcare · 35K workers |
$65,790 | $91,200est. | 62/100 | 15% | +5.1% |
| 55 | Hearing Aid Specialists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$65,160 | $91,900est. | 66/100 | 35% | +19.4% |
| 56 | Surgical Technologists Healthcare · 117K workers |
$64,650 | $89,600est. | 58/100 | 15% | +5.0% |
| 57 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Healthcare · 648K workers |
$64,400 | $87,100est. | 51/100 | 35% | +3.0% |
| 58 | Athletic Trainers Healthcare · 30K workers |
$62,520 | $88,200est. | 70/100 | 25% | +12.7% |
| 59 | Recreational Therapists Healthcare · 15K workers |
$61,960 | $85,800est. | 68/100 | 14% | +4.8% |
| 60 | Paramedics Healthcare · 101K workers |
$60,600 | $84,400est. | 58/100 | 13% | +5.7% |
| 61 | Exercise Physiologists Healthcare · 8,560 workers |
$59,460 | $83,900est. | 74/100 | 30% | +12.8% |
| 62 | Medical Records Specialists Healthcare · 195K workers |
$51,140 | $68,600est. | 50/100 | 57% | +7.8% |
| 63 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Healthcare · 183K workers |
$50,290 | $70,000est. | 61/100 | 15% | +5.9% |
| 64 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Healthcare · 129K workers |
$47,380 | $66,800est. | 67/100 | 16% | +9.4% |
| 65 | Opticians, Dispensing Healthcare · 74K workers |
$47,260 | $64,000est. | 49/100 | 40% | +4.2% |
| 66 | Pharmacy Technicians Healthcare · 472K workers |
$45,750 | $62,400est. | 54/100 | 45% | +6.4% |
| 67 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Healthcare · 71K workers |
$45,570 | $64,300est. | 67/100 | 38% | +21.4% |
| 68 | Psychiatric Technicians Healthcare · 157K workers |
$45,130 | $63,700est. | 67/100 | 22% | +22.3% |
| 69 | Emergency Medical Technicians Healthcare · 181K workers |
$44,470 | $61,800est. | 60/100 | 15% | +5.8% |
| 70 | Dietetic Technicians Healthcare · 32K workers |
$37,640 | $50,800est. | 50/100 | 35% | +2.7% |
| 71 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | — | —est. | 53/100 | 50% | — |
| 72 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | — | —est. | 44/100 | 50% | — |