To compile the rankings, released Jan. 9, U.S. News gathered information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding each job’s future prospects, wage potential, employment, job safety and stability, and work-life balance. Read more about the methodology here.
Here are the top 25 best-paying healthcare jobs in 2024, their average salaries and where they rank on the overall list of jobs:
1. (tie) Anesthesiologist: $239,200
1. (tie) OB-GYN: $239,200
1. (tie) Oral and maxillofacial surgeon: $239,200
4. Psychiatrist: $226,880
5. Nurse anesthetist: $203,090
6. Pediatrician: $190,350
7. Orthodontist: $174,360
9. Dentist: $155,040
10. Podiatrist: $148,720
15. Pharmacist: $132,750
21. Physician assistant: $126,010
22. Optometrist: $125,590
23. Nurse practitioner: $121,610
24. Nurse midwife: $120,880
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