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Anybody who has taken a course in marketing, psychology, or sociology is likely familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. First detailed by psychologist Andrew Maslow in his 1943 work “A Theory of Human Motivation,” the hierarchy breaks down the complex network of human thoughts into a categorical triad, placing self-actualization at the top and physiological needs at the bottom. In setting up this pyramid, Maslow framed self-recognition and creative development as ultimate goals, while also prioritizing personal safety and strong physical health.
As such, it has never been more crucial to acknowledge the healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to maintain the health of the population. The United States spends nearly 20% of its GDP on healthcare-related costs. At the same time, it’s encouraging to know that the country is investing in those responsible for maintaining the nation’s well-being; however, not all healthcare professionals receive equal compensation.
Using 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-paying jobs in the American healthcare system. The positions are ranked according to their mean annual wage. They are only included at the most detailed level, meaning that broader occupations with more specific breakdowns are excluded from the ranking.
Read on for a more detailed understanding of the compensation spectrum in the healthcare industry.
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– Average annual income in 2024: $132,000
– Average hourly income in 2024: $63.46
– Total employment in 2024: 307,390
Stokkete // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $136,900
– Average hourly income in 2024: $65.82
– Total employment in 2024: 155,540
Drazen Zigic // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $137,210
– Average hourly income in 2024: $65.97
– Total employment in 2024: 328,870
Zivica Kerkez // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $140,270
– Average hourly income in 2024: $67.44
– Total employment in 2024: 80,630
Kzenon // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $140,940
– Average hourly income in 2024: $67.76
– Total employment in 2024: 41,890
Mark_Kostich // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $141,420
– Average hourly income in 2024: $67.99
– Total employment in 2024: 3,970
Elnur // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $163,960
– Average hourly income in 2024: $78.83
– Total employment in 2024: 9,520
Prostock-studio // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $196,100
– Average hourly income in 2024: $94.28
– Total employment in 2024: 113,490
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– Average annual income in 2024: $222,340
– Average hourly income in 2024: $106.89
– Total employment in 2024: 42,960
LightField Studios // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $231,700
– Average hourly income in 2024: $111.39
– Total employment in 2024: 50,350
Prostock-studio // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $246,530
– Average hourly income in 2024: $118.52
– Total employment in 2024: 5,900
wutzkohphoto // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $253,470
– Average hourly income in 2024: $121.86
– Total employment in 2024: 315,360
Prostock-studio // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $254,620
– Average hourly income in 2024: $122.41
– Total employment in 2024: 5,150
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $256,830
– Average hourly income in 2024: $123.47
– Total employment in 2024: 107,950
Kansuda2 Kaewwannarat // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $258,660
– Average hourly income in 2024: $124.36
– Total employment in 2024: 760
BlurryMe // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $262,710
– Average hourly income in 2024: $126.31
– Total employment in 2024: 66,640
Natee K Jindakum // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $266,020
– Average hourly income in 2024: $127.89
– Total employment in 2024: 11,800
LightField Studios // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $269,120
– Average hourly income in 2024: $129.39
– Total employment in 2024: 24,800
Jacob Lund // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $281,130
– Average hourly income in 2024: $135.16
– Total employment in 2024: 19,900
create jobs 51 // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $286,310
– Average hourly income in 2024: $137.65
– Total employment in 2024: 7,700
4 p.m. production // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $301,500
– Average hourly income in 2024: $144.95
– Total employment in 2024: 12,110
Djols // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $320,700
– Average hourly income in 2024: $154.19
– Total employment in 2024: 33,680
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $336,640
– Average hourly income in 2024: $161.85
– Total employment in 2024: 41,890
Dmytro Zinkevych // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $347,810
– Average hourly income in 2024: $167.22
– Total employment in 2024: 10,080
Roman Zaiets // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $359,820
– Average hourly income in 2024: $172.99
– Total employment in 2024: 26,290
Tijana Simic // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $360,240
– Average hourly income in 2024: $173.19
– Total employment in 2024: 5,330
Roman Zaiets // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $365,060
– Average hourly income in 2024: $175.51
– Total employment in 2024: 14,160
Photoroyalty // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $371,280
– Average hourly income in 2024: $178.50
– Total employment in 2024: 24,080
Komsan Loonprom // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $432,490
– Average hourly income in 2024: $207.93
– Total employment in 2024: 18,020
beerkoff // Shutterstock
– Average annual income in 2024: $450,810
– Average hourly income in 2024: $216.74
– Total employment in 2024: 1,050
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