BLS · May 2025
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations: wages
National median for the group: $86,530 a year. 71 detailed occupations below.
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | 10th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcupuncturistsSOC 29-1291 | 7,830 | $76,040$36.56 / hr | $38,830 | $161,470 |
| AnesthesiologistsSOC 29-1211 | 38,760 | $391,490$188.22 / hr | $101,460 | $557,130 |
| Athletic TrainersSOC 29-9091 | 30,500 | $62,520annual only | $48,180 | $88,760 |
| AudiologistsSOC 29-1181 | 13,660 | $95,780$46.05 / hr | $64,610 | $133,120 |
| CardiologistsSOC 29-1212 | 17,290 | $496,010$238.47 / hr | $107,190 | $712,130 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 | 62,960 | $74,310$35.73 / hr | $39,000 | $121,350 |
| ChiropractorsSOC 29-1011 | 39,630 | $79,200$38.08 / hr | $43,460 | $146,080 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 | 332,940 | $62,930$30.26 / hr | $38,910 | $100,990 |
| Dental HygienistsSOC 29-1292 | 222,740 | $98,100$47.16 / hr | $74,880 | $126,050 |
| Dentists, All Other SpecialistsSOC 29-1029 | 5,230 | $224,990$108.17 / hr | $104,120 | $402,700 |
| Dentists, GeneralSOC 29-1021 | 124,390 | $170,950$82.19 / hr | $86,250 | $319,630 |
| DermatologistsSOC 29-1213 | 11,370 | $328,730$158.04 / hr | $102,810 | $578,560 |
| Diagnostic Medical SonographersSOC 29-2032 | 90,160 | $96,590$46.44 / hr | $67,820 | $129,370 |
| Dietetic TechniciansSOC 29-2051 | 31,560 | $37,640$18.09 / hr | $29,720 | $54,020 |
| Dietitians and NutritionistsSOC 29-1031 | 77,570 | $76,400$36.73 / hr | $49,090 | $103,720 |
| Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2042 | 180,510 | $44,470$21.38 / hr | $34,130 | $62,500 |
| Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1214 | 32,880 | $335,550$161.32 / hr | $103,610 | $495,910 |
| Exercise PhysiologistsSOC 29-1128 | 8,560 | $59,460$28.59 / hr | $42,760 | $80,560 |
| Family Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1215 | 107,510 | $244,180$117.39 / hr | $76,830 | $428,550 |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 | 67,150 | $256,560$123.35 / hr | $73,570 | $475,430 |
| Genetic CounselorsSOC 29-9092 | 3,740 | $100,040$48.09 / hr | $78,270 | $138,760 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 | 38,100 | $68,020$32.70 / hr | $39,830 | $117,420 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 | 182,610 | $50,290$24.18 / hr | $38,180 | $85,270 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 | 28,630 | $115,210$55.39 / hr | $65,210 | $195,190 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 | 35,010 | $65,790$31.63 / hr | $38,660 | $129,830 |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistsSOC 29-2092 | 11,270 | $65,160$31.33 / hr | $38,400 | $94,020 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSOC 29-2061 | 648,410 | $64,400$30.96 / hr | $49,740 | $83,440 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsSOC 29-2035 | 43,390 | $95,480$45.91 / hr | $68,890 | $127,670 |
| Medical DosimetristsSOC 29-2036 | 3,410 | $147,470$70.90 / hr | $111,670 | $185,450 |
| Medical Records SpecialistsSOC 29-2072 | 194,720 | $51,140$24.59 / hr | $37,000 | $81,150 |
| NeurologistsSOC 29-1217 | 10,590 | $248,560$119.50 / hr | $83,370 | $450,780 |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsSOC 29-2033 | 17,080 | $101,370$48.74 / hr | $78,080 | $134,500 |
| Nurse AnesthetistsSOC 29-1151 | 51,840 | $236,590$113.75 / hr | $155,250 | $339,500 |
| Nurse MidwivesSOC 29-1161 | 7,920 | $134,040$64.44 / hr | $93,620 | $188,320 |
| Nurse PractitionersSOC 29-1171 | 323,040 | $132,300$63.61 / hr | $101,340 | $174,420 |
| Obstetricians and GynecologistsSOC 29-1218 | 21,260 | $292,910$140.82 / hr | $94,680 | $437,300 |
| Occupational TherapistsSOC 29-1122 | 162,450 | $100,330$48.24 / hr | $71,690 | $131,950 |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 | 71,010 | $45,570$21.91 / hr | $35,700 | $61,940 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSOC 29-1241 | 8,950 | $300,080$144.27 / hr | $100,180 | $489,710 |
| Opticians, DispensingSOC 29-2081 | 73,530 | $47,260$22.72 / hr | $35,610 | $76,750 |
| OptometristsSOC 29-1041 | 42,790 | $136,570$65.66 / hr | $74,870 | $202,180 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSOC 29-1022 | 4,910 | $352,220$169.34 / hr | $86,250 | $622,640 |
| OrthodontistsSOC 29-1023 | 6,210 | $289,140$139.01 / hr | $99,850 | $416,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricSOC 29-1242 | 14,100 | $358,550$172.38 / hr | $84,170 | $659,290 |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 | 9,390 | $81,110$38.99 / hr | $46,350 | $119,810 |
| ParamedicsSOC 29-2043 | 100,610 | $60,600$29.13 / hr | $44,230 | $84,850 |
| Pediatric SurgeonsSOC 29-1243 | 1,190 | $559,030$268.76 / hr | $215,410 | $726,660 |
| Pediatricians, GeneralSOC 29-1221 | 39,390 | $210,040$100.98 / hr | $91,470 | $338,500 |
| PharmacistsSOC 29-1051 | 321,970 | $140,910$67.75 / hr | $99,290 | $174,230 |
| Pharmacy TechniciansSOC 29-2052 | 471,680 | $45,750$22.00 / hr | $36,020 | $61,040 |
| Physical TherapistsSOC 29-1123 | 267,330 | $102,760$49.40 / hr | $77,140 | $135,140 |
| Physician AssistantsSOC 29-1071 | 162,150 | $135,880$65.33 / hr | $99,380 | $190,280 |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 | 342,720 | $265,930$127.85 / hr | $69,170 | $452,360 |
| Physicians, PathologistsSOC 29-1222 | 11,110 | $312,400$150.19 / hr | $92,540 | $449,970 |
| PodiatristsSOC 29-1081 | 9,680 | $160,300$77.07 / hr | $66,010 | $309,670 |
| ProsthodontistsSOC 29-1024 | 870 | $311,180$149.61 / hr | $103,510 | $344,750 |
| Psychiatric TechniciansSOC 29-2053 | 156,960 | $45,130$21.70 / hr | $35,090 | $60,750 |
| PsychiatristsSOC 29-1223 | 27,980 | $281,870$135.51 / hr | $84,060 | $446,520 |
| Radiation TherapistsSOC 29-1124 | 17,070 | $105,310$50.63 / hr | $80,560 | $156,710 |
| Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2034 | 230,490 | $80,110$38.52 / hr | $55,980 | $118,660 |
| RadiologistsSOC 29-1224 | 26,770 | $420,860$202.34 / hr | $89,010 | $594,410 |
| Recreational TherapistsSOC 29-1125 | 14,930 | $61,960$29.79 / hr | $40,990 | $100,420 |
| Registered NursesSOC 29-1141 | 3,379,720 | $97,550$46.90 / hr | $68,940 | $137,470 |
| Respiratory TherapistsSOC 29-1126 | 139,790 | $82,280$39.56 / hr | $63,660 | $118,050 |
| Speech-Language PathologistsSOC 29-1127 | 183,390 | $97,870$47.05 / hr | $62,900 | $134,160 |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 | 25,140 | $414,010$199.04 / hr | $80,320 | $655,320 |
| Surgical AssistantsSOC 29-9093 | 22,270 | $66,800$32.11 / hr | $39,690 | $107,610 |
| Surgical TechnologistsSOC 29-2055 | 117,460 | $64,650$31.08 / hr | $45,940 | $96,940 |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 | 22,640 | $77,930$37.47 / hr | $46,540 | $152,530 |
| VeterinariansSOC 29-1131 | 83,900 | $130,100$62.55 / hr | $73,920 | $215,700 |
| Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2056 | 129,140 | $47,380$22.78 / hr | $35,710 | $63,180 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released 2026-05-15). How we use this data. Annual wages unless marked hourly.