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#Health Care

Nurse Practitioner

1
Salary$121,610
Jobs118,600
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment0.6%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #23 Best STEM Jobs #1
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Physician Assistant

2
Salary$126,010
Jobs39,300
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment1.4%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #21 Best STEM Jobs #4
#Health Care

Speech-Language Pathologist

3
Salary$84,140
Jobs33,100
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Occupational Therapist

4
Salary$93,180
Jobs16,100
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment1.1%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Veterinarian

5
Salary$103,260
Jobs17,700
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment0.2%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Nurse Anesthetist

6
Salary$203,090
Jobs4,500
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment1.9%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #5 Best STEM Jobs #14
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Physical Therapist

7
Salary$97,720
Jobs37,300
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment1%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

8
Salary$239,200
Jobs200
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #1
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Psychiatrist

9
Salary$226,880
Jobs1,900
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #4
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Registered Nurse

10
Salary$81,220
Jobs177,400
EducationBachelor’s
Unemployment1.6%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Optometrist

11
Salary$125,590
Jobs3,800
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #22
#Health Care

Respiratory Therapist

12
Salary$70,540
Jobs16,700
EducationAssociate’s
Unemployment0.6%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
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Anesthesiologist

13
Salary$239,200
Jobs1,000
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #1
#Health Care

Obstetrician and Gynecologist

14
Salary$239,200
Jobs500
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #1
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Pharmacist

15
Salary$132,750
Jobs8,700
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment1.4%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #15
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Dietitian and Nutritionist

16
Salary$66,450
Jobs5,200
EducationBachelor’s
Unemployment0.6%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Dentist

17
Salary$155,040
Jobs6,000
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #9 Best STEM Jobs #20
#Health Care

Orthodontist

18
Salary$174,360
Jobs300
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #7 Best STEM Jobs #21
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Podiatrist

19
Salary$148,720
Jobs100
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment2.2%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #10
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Audiologist

20
Salary$82,680
Jobs1,500
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Nurse Midwife

21
Salary$120,880
Jobs500
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #24
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Pediatrician

22
Salary$190,350
Jobs300
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
Best Paying Jobs #6 Best STEM Jobs #24
#Health Care

Chiropractor

23
Salary$75,380
Jobs4,900
EducationDoctorate
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
#Health Care

Radiation Therapist

24
Salary$89,530
Jobs400
EducationAssociate’s
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
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Esthetician and Skincare Specialist

25
Salary$38,060
Jobs7,900
EducationPostsecondary non-degree
Unemployment2.9%
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing
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Rehabilitation Counselor

26
Salary$39,900
Jobs1,600
EducationMaster’s
Unemployment—
Major Cluster
Biology | Health Science | Public Health | Nursing