Healthcare

Hands-on patient care and medical support roles. Compare 17 careers by pay and outlook, then find schools near you.

Healthcare compared

8,053 school programs across 17 careers.

Healthcare: pay, growth and schools
TradeMedian payGrowth, 2025–35Schools
Dental hygienist$98,100+8%276
Diagnostic medical sonography$96,590+13.9%280
Respiratory therapist$82,280+8.5%333
Radiologic technologist$80,110+5%416
Occupational therapy assistant$72,300+21.5%186
Physical therapist assistant$68,380+23%328
Surgical technologist$64,650+5%441
Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)$64,400+3%942
Medical lab technician$62,930+2.7%292
Medical billing & coding$51,140+7.8%702
Dental assistant$48,070+7.4%562
Veterinary technician$47,380+9.4%254
Pharmacy technician$45,750+6.4%379
Medical assistant$45,690+12.9%1,060
Phlebotomy$45,230+6.8%349
EMT & paramedic$44,470+5.8%690
Nursing assistant (CNA)$42,260+2.6%563

Median annual pay, May 2025, and projected job growth. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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