Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
SOC major group 29-0000: 71 detailed occupations, 71 with a published national median (May 2025). The group employs 9,823,860 people nationally.
The group as a whole
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.24 | $30.70 | $41.60 | $59.39 | $82.59 | $52.26 | 9,823,860 |
| Annual | $46,270 | $63,860 | $86,530 | $123,540 | $171,790 | $108,700 | ||
Every occupation in the group, by median annual wage
| Occupation | SOC | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Surgeons | 29-1243 | $268.76 | $559,030 | $502,050 | 1,190 |
| Cardiologists | 29-1212 | $238.47 | $496,010 | $454,940 | 17,290 |
| Radiologists | 29-1224 | $202.34 | $420,860 | $381,530 | 26,770 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 29-1249 | $199.04 | $414,010 | $373,930 | 25,140 |
| Anesthesiologists | 29-1211 | $188.22 | $391,490 | $360,570 | 38,760 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 29-1242 | $172.38 | $358,550 | $373,570 | 14,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 29-1022 | $169.34 | $352,220 | $346,490 | 4,910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 29-1214 | $161.32 | $335,550 | $317,480 | 32,880 |
| Dermatologists | 29-1213 | $158.04 | $328,730 | $323,530 | 11,370 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 29-1222 | $150.19 | $312,400 | $285,420 | 11,110 |
| Prosthodontists | 29-1024 | $149.61 | $311,180 | $268,630 | 870 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 29-1241 | $144.27 | $300,080 | $304,650 | 8,950 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 29-1218 | $140.82 | $292,910 | $279,040 | 21,260 |
| Orthodontists | 29-1023 | $139.01 | $289,140 | $259,400 | 6,210 |
| Psychiatrists | 29-1223 | $135.51 | $281,870 | $269,940 | 27,980 |
| Physicians, All Other | 29-1229 | $127.85 | $265,930 | $262,040 | 342,720 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 29-1216 | $123.35 | $256,560 | $267,200 | 67,150 |
| Neurologists | 29-1217 | $119.50 | $248,560 | $267,630 | 10,590 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 29-1215 | $117.39 | $244,180 | $255,820 | 107,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 29-1151 | $113.75 | $236,590 | $248,320 | 51,840 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 29-1029 | $108.17 | $224,990 | $247,930 | 5,230 |
| Pediatricians, General | 29-1221 | $100.98 | $210,040 | $212,110 | 39,390 |
| Dentists, General | 29-1021 | $82.19 | $170,950 | $191,350 | 124,390 |
| Podiatrists | 29-1081 | $77.07 | $160,300 | $175,480 | 9,680 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 29-2036 | $70.90 | $147,470 | $148,500 | 3,410 |
| Pharmacists | 29-1051 | $67.75 | $140,910 | $140,920 | 321,970 |
| Optometrists | 29-1041 | $65.66 | $136,570 | $141,550 | 42,790 |
| Physician Assistants | 29-1071 | $65.33 | $135,880 | $141,280 | 162,150 |
| Nurse Midwives | 29-1161 | $64.44 | $134,040 | $136,980 | 7,920 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 29-1171 | $63.61 | $132,300 | $137,300 | 323,040 |
| Veterinarians | 29-1131 | $62.55 | $130,100 | $142,680 | 83,900 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 29-1299 | $55.39 | $115,210 | $127,660 | 28,630 |
| Radiation Therapists | 29-1124 | $50.63 | $105,310 | $114,990 | 17,070 |
| Physical Therapists | 29-1123 | $49.40 | $102,760 | $105,280 | 267,330 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 29-2033 | $48.74 | $101,370 | $105,160 | 17,080 |
| Occupational Therapists | 29-1122 | $48.24 | $100,330 | $101,280 | 162,450 |
| Genetic Counselors | 29-9092 | $48.09 | $100,040 | $104,620 | 3,740 |
| Dental Hygienists | 29-1292 | $47.16 | $98,100 | $98,990 | 222,740 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 29-1127 | $47.05 | $97,870 | $98,170 | 183,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 29-1141 | $46.90 | $97,550 | $101,420 | 3,379,720 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 29-2032 | $46.44 | $96,590 | $97,240 | 90,160 |
| Audiologists | 29-1181 | $46.05 | $95,780 | $97,740 | 13,660 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 29-2035 | $45.91 | $95,480 | $96,120 | 43,390 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 29-1126 | $39.56 | $82,280 | $87,300 | 139,790 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 29-2091 | $38.99 | $81,110 | $83,740 | 9,390 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 29-2034 | $38.52 | $80,110 | $83,840 | 230,490 |
| Chiropractors | 29-1011 | $38.08 | $79,200 | $90,520 | 39,630 |
| Therapists, All Other | 29-1129 | $37.47 | $77,930 | $90,420 | 22,640 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 29-1031 | $36.73 | $76,400 | $77,130 | 77,570 |
| Acupuncturists | 29-1291 | $36.56 | $76,040 | $87,020 | 7,830 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 29-2031 | $35.73 | $74,310 | $76,940 | 62,960 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | 29-9021 | $32.70 | $68,020 | $74,970 | 38,100 |
| Surgical Assistants | 29-9093 | $32.11 | $66,800 | $72,710 | 22,270 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 29-9099 | $31.63 | $65,790 | $76,720 | 35,010 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 29-2092 | $31.33 | $65,160 | $66,370 | 11,270 |
| Surgical Technologists | 29-2055 | $31.08 | $64,650 | $68,710 | 117,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 29-2061 | $30.96 | $64,400 | $67,050 | 648,410 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 29-2010 | $30.26 | $62,930 | $67,350 | 332,940 |
| Athletic Trainers | 29-9091 | * | $62,520 | $66,620 | 30,500 |
| Recreational Therapists | 29-1125 | $29.79 | $61,960 | $67,630 | 14,930 |
| Paramedics | 29-2043 | $29.13 | $60,600 | $63,360 | 100,610 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 29-1128 | $28.59 | $59,460 | $60,940 | 8,560 |
| Medical Records Specialists | 29-2072 | $24.59 | $51,140 | $56,790 | 194,720 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 29-2099 | $24.18 | $50,290 | $58,710 | 182,610 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 29-2056 | $22.78 | $47,380 | $49,120 | 129,140 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 29-2081 | $22.72 | $47,260 | $51,770 | 73,530 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 29-2052 | $22.00 | $45,750 | $46,620 | 471,680 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 29-2057 | $21.91 | $45,570 | $47,060 | 71,010 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 29-2053 | $21.70 | $45,130 | $46,610 | 156,960 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 29-2042 | $21.38 | $44,470 | $46,830 | 180,510 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 29-2051 | $18.09 | $37,640 | $40,630 | 31,560 |
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: National OEWS estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.