Find a Job You Really Want In
For example, a physician with years of experience working for a top-notch company can make as much as $403,000 per year in health care. On the other hand, an entry-level patient care technician only makes about $23,000 per year.
Here are 10 common jobs in the health care industry and their pay rates:
| Job Title | Average Salary | Entry-Level Salary | 90th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $232,000 | $134,000 | $403,000 |
| Optometrist | $201,000 | $104,000 | $385,000 |
| Dentist | $146,000 | $98,000 | $216,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $140,000 | $77,000 | $219,000 |
| Pharmacist | $125,000 | $100,000 | $156,000 |
| Nurse Practicioner | $104,000 | $77,000 | $141,000 |
| Podiatrist | $101,000 | $60,000 | $170,000 |
| Veterinarian | $123,000 | $53,000 | $286,000 |
| Dental Assistant | $39,000 | $29,000 | $53,000 |
| Patient Care Technician | $31,000 | $23,000 | $40,000 |
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Author
Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.
