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Healthcare careers

Explore clinical, technical, and healthcare support careers. Compare the qualifying program, patient contact, and work setting as well as the national figures.

This filter excludes careers whose prior experience requirements are unknown. Education, training, licensing, and employer requirements still apply.

70 careers · Sorted by annual openings · Page 2 of 6

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Balanced ranking: 40% pay, 30% projected growth, 30% annual openings. Check the work and entry route for fit.

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Healthcare Support

Massage Therapists

2025 median pay
$58,450
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
15.3%
Annual openings
20,400

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare Support

Physical Therapist Assistants

2025 median pay
$68,380
Entry credential
Associate's degree
2025–2035 growth
23%
Annual openings
18,500

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare Support

Phlebotomists

2025 median pay
$45,230
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
6.8%
Annual openings
18,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Psychiatric Technicians

2025 median pay
$45,130
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award + related experience
2025–2035 growth
22.3%
Annual openings
17,000

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

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Healthcare

Dental Hygienist

2025 median pay
$98,100
Entry credential
Associate's degree
2025–2035 growth
8%
Annual openings
15,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Physical Therapist

2025 median pay
$102,760
Entry credential
Doctoral or professional degree
2025–2035 growth
11.9%
Annual openings
13,400

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Radiologic Technologist

2025 median pay
$80,110
Entry credential
Associate's degree
2025–2035 growth
5%
Annual openings
13,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Pharmacist

2025 median pay
$140,910
Entry credential
Doctoral or professional degree
2025–2035 growth
5.2%
Annual openings
12,500

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

2025 median pay
$45,570
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
21.4%
Annual openings
11,800

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Physician Assistant

2025 median pay
$135,880
Entry credential
Master's degree
2025–2035 growth
21.1%
Annual openings
11,500

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare Support

Medical Equipment Preparers

2025 median pay
$47,700
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
10.8%
Annual openings
10,700

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

2025 median pay
$100,330
Entry credential
Master's degree
2025–2035 growth
14.8%
Annual openings
10,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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