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Orthotists and Prosthetists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,170

($31.81/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Nurse Practitioners

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$111,140

($53.44/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

4.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

877

Physician Assistants

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,980

($58.64/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

624

Physical Therapists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$84,300

($40.53/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

532

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,480

($37.25/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

260

Occupational Therapists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,560

($40.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

308

Nurse Anesthetists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$206,750

($99.40/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

158

Audiologists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,840

($37.42/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Chiropractors

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$79,470

($38.21/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Optometrists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$135,250

($65.03/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Radiation Therapists

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$81,730

($39.29/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Registered Nurses

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$76,430

($36.75/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

8,221

Pharmacists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$132,530

($63.72/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

569

All Other Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners

Star Rating:

Education: Master's degree

Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$91,170

($43.83/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Ophthalmologists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$137,840

($66.27/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Dentists, General

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$181,590

($87.30/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

160

All Other Physicians

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$215,850

($103.77/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

513

Radiologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Podiatrists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$150,040

($72.14/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Cardiologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Orthopedic Surgeons

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Dermatologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$225,680

($108.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Anesthesiologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Orthotists and Prosthetists

$66,170($31.81/hr)

Master's degree

Orthotists and Prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them. These devices include artificial limbs (arms, hands, legs, and feet), braces, and other medical or surgical devices.

Nurse Practitioners

$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.

Physician Assistants

$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.

Physical Therapists

$84,300 ($40.53/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Physical Therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

$77,480 ($37.25/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Diagnostic medical sonographers operate special equipment to create images or conduct tests. They work closely with physicians and surgeons, who view the images and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions.

Occupational Therapists

$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.

Nurse Anesthetists

$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.

Audiologists

$77,840 ($37.42/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems.

Chiropractors

$79,470 ($38.21/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Chiropractors evaluate and treat patients' neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Optometrists

$135,250 ($65.03/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Optometrists diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system, including examining eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.

Radiation Therapists

$81,730 ($39.29/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Radiation Therapists administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases.

Registered Nurses

$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.

Pharmacists

$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.

All Other Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners

$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.

Ophthalmologists

$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.

Dentists, General

$181,590 ($87.30/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

All Other Physicians

$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.

Radiologists

- ( - /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.

Podiatrists

$150,040 ($72.14/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Podiatrists diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

- ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Cardiologists

- ( - /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.

Orthopedic Surgeons

- ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Orthopedic Surgeons diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Dermatologists

- ( - /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.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

- ( - /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.

General Internal Medicine Physicians

$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.

Anesthesiologists

- ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Anesthesiologists are doctors who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.

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