Compensation reference for healthcare occupations.
National medians for 2026, ranked highest to lowest. Top earner in this category: Surgeon at $419,000.
| Role | Median 2026 | 25th % | 75th % | 90th % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | $419,000 | $310,900 | $573,300 | $771,800 |
| Physician (MD/DO) | $270,100 | $215,000 | $369,300 | $496,100 |
| Dentist | $198,400 | $143,300 | $264,600 | $352,800 |
| Pharmacist | $152,100 | $130,100 | $174,200 | $196,200 |
| Physician Assistant (PA) | $143,300 | $115,800 | $174,200 | $204,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | $141,100 | $115,800 | $167,600 | $196,200 |
| Veterinarian | $134,500 | $99,200 | $178,600 | $237,000 |
| Physical Therapist | $112,500 | $92,600 | $134,500 | $159,900 |
| Occupational Therapist | $105,800 | $88,200 | $126,800 | $152,100 |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,000 | $77,200 | $115,800 | $134,500 |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | $94,800 | $77,200 | $115,800 | $143,300 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $86,000 | $70,600 | $101,400 | $119,100 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $79,400 | $61,700 | $97,000 | $115,800 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $66,200 | $52,900 | $82,700 | $99,200 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,500 | $39,700 | $59,500 | $71,700 |