If you are thinking about a healthcare career but aren’t sure, one of the first things you’re probably thinking is how much money can we make as care staffing professionals?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Healthcare Jobs are projected to grow 15% between now and 2029, much faster than average for all other occupations nearly 3.3% times the average growth rate for all other occupations and of the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., 6.5 are in Healthcare & Medical staffing Field.
The COVID-19 pandemic also be a motivating factor in the growth. Along with Covid-19 an aging American population is projected to drive a surge in a diversity of healthcare jobs: nursing aides, physical therapist assistants, physician assistants, nurse practitioners. There’s opportunity in healthcare sector across the spectrum of educational paths.
The majority of the highest-paying occupations are in healthcare. Psychiatrists and anesthesiologists typically earn over $300,000 per year. Like all doctors, these specialists must complete at least 11 years of postsecondary education and training. That’s nearly three times the average growth rate for all other occupations.
List of Top Careers in Healthcare for 2021-2022
Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
- Healthcare Customer Service Representative Salary (hourly rate) : ($15-$17)
- Medical/Hospital Registration (Patient Registration Representative) Salary (hourly rate) : $18 - $20
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Salary (hourly rate) :$20-$25
- CNA Long Term Care Salary (hourly rate) : $20-$25
- Medical Assistant Salary (hourly rate) : $20 - $28
- Phlebotomist Salary (hourly rate) : $20 - $28
- Registered Nurse (RN) Salary (hourly rate) : $34 - $56
- LVN/LPN Long Term Care Salary (hourly rate) :$35 - $40/hr
- Patient Care Technicians and Home Health Aides Salary (hourly rate) : $12 - $15
- Social and Human Service Assistants Salary (hourly rate) : $16 - $22
- Dental assistant Salary (hourly rate) : $17 and $21
- Medical Secretary Salary (hourly rate) $18 - $24
- Medical Biller and Coder Salary (hourly rate) : $19 - $24
- Paramedic Salary (hourly rate) : $20 - $27
- Medical Transcriptionist Salary (hourly rate) : $20 - $28
- Massage therapist Salary (hourly rate) : $23 - $33
- Lab Technician Salary (hourly rate) : $24 - $31
- Biomedical Engineer Salary (hourly rate) : $28 - $43
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary (hourly rate) : $29 - $35
- CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Salary (hourly rate) : $30 - $43
- Dental Hygienist Salary (hourly rate) : $32 and $42
- Genetic Counselor Salary (hourly rate) : $34 - $46
- Nurse Practitioner Salary (hourly rate) : $34 - $56
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary (hourly rate) : $35 - $46
- Veterinarian Salary (hourly rate) : $37- $72
- Speech Language Pathologist Salary (hourly rate) : $38 and $44
- Audiologist Salary (hourly rate) : $38 - $49
- Travel Nurse Salary (hourly rate) : $38 - $60
- Radiation Therapist Salary (hourly rate) : $39 and $48
- Occupational Therapist Salary (hourly rate) : $40 and $48
- Physical Therapist Salary (hourly rate) : $41 and $48
- Physician Assistant Salary (hourly rate) : $45 - $64
- Nurse Midwife Salary (hourly rate) : $46 - $58
- Medical or Health Services Manager Salary (hourly rate) : $46 - $71
- Optometrist Salary (hourly rate) : $49 - $75
- Orthodontist Salary (hourly rate) : $55 - $95
- Clinical Informatics Manager Salary (hourly rate) : $59 and $74
- Pharmacist Salary (hourly rate) : $60 - $76
- Dentist Salary (hourly rate) : $62 - $107
- Chiropractor Salary (hourly rate) : $63-$128
- Podiatrist Salary (hourly rate) : $68 - $165
- Pediatrician Salary (hourly rate) : $75 - $137
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary (hourly rate) : $78 to $ 108
- Physician Salary (hourly rate) : $79 to $131
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Salary (hourly rate) : $83 - $152
- Psychiatrist Salary (hourly rate) : $101 and $126
- Physician - Obstetrics/Gynecology Salary (hourly rate) : $123 - $195
- Surgeon Salary (hourly rate) : $137 to $264
- Anesthesiologist Salary (hourly rate) : $143 - $241