$96,840($46.56/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
-
Medical Scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.
$111,140 ($53.44/hr)
Master's degree
None
Nurse Practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
$109,210 ($52.51/hr)
Master's degree
None
Statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.
$121,970 ($58.64/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.
$121,980 ($58.64/hr)
Master's degree
None
Physician Assistants, also known as PAs, examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician.
$160,000 ($76.92/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose, treat, and help prevent psychological and brain disorders.
$132,530 ($63.72/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications and provide information to patients about the drugs and their use. They also advise physicians and other healthcare workers on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications to treat health problems. They may help patients with their overall health through activities such as providing immunizations.
$137,840 ($66.27/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Ophthalmologists diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Physicians, Pathologists diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
$215,850 ($103.77/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Physicians diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. This category includes all physicians not included in other categories.
$128,360 ($61.71/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Medical Dosimetrists generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Radiologists diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Neurologists diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
$217,200 ($104.42/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Family Medicine Physicians diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Cardiologists diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Orthopedic Surgeons diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Dermatologists diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Obstetricians and Gynecologists are doctors who provide medical care related to the female reproductive system. While obstetricians focus on pregnancy and childbirth, gynecologists diagnose, treat, and help prevent women's reproductive disorders and diseases.
$225,680 ($108.50/hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
General Internal Medicine Physicians diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
- ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Anesthesiologists are doctors who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
