$60,110($28.90/hr)
Bachelor's degree
-
Dietitians and Nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives.
$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.
$81,530 ($39.20/hr)
Master's degree
None
Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.
$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.
$85,170 ($40.95/hr)
Master's degree
None
Genetic Counselors assess clients' risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as birth defects. They review genetic test results with individuals and families and support them in making decisions based on those results. They also offer information to other healthcare providers.
$70,010 ($33.66/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
Personal Service Managers supervise and coordinate personal service workers, to assure they follow their schedule, follow work requirements, and have timely service. This category includes all personal service managers not contained somewhere else.
$83,560 ($40.17/hr)
Master's degree
None
Occupational Therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.
$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.
$99,280 ($47.73/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.
$206,750 ($99.40/hr)
Master's degree
None
Nurse Anesthetists, 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.
$76,050 ($36.56/hr)
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses, perform procedures and operate specialized equipment. This category includes all healthcare practitioners and technical workers not contained somewhere else.
$81,730 ($39.29/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Radiation Therapists administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases.
$76,430 ($36.75/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
$119,020 ($57.22/hr)
Master's degree
None
Nurse Midwives, 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.
$91,170 ($43.83/hr)
Master's degree
None
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners treat, diagnose, or prevent disease. They may also provide consultations and advice, prescribe medication, and refer patients to other specialists. This category includes all healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not contained somewhere else.
$103,790 ($49.90/hr)
Master's degree
None
Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes and behaviors. This category included psychologists not included in other categories.
- ( - /hr)
Master's degree
None
Acupuncturists diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. They may also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.
