Healthcare Salary Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Clinical nursing, allied healthcare, and medical practitioner compensation schedules benchmarked against local cost of living.
Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown
Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.
| Occupation & Code | Entry (10th %) | National Median (50th %) | Top Tier (90th %) | Median Hourly | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Physician Assistant
SOC 29-1071 · Healthcare
|
$99,380 | $135,880 | $190,280 | $65.33/hr | Profile |
|
Nurse Practitioner
SOC 29-1171 · Healthcare
|
$101,340 | $132,300 | $174,420 | $63.61/hr | Profile |
|
Medical and Health Services Managers
SOC 11-9111 · Finance & Management
|
$73,390 | $123,860 | $224,340 | $59.55/hr | Profile |
|
Dental Hygienist
SOC 29-1292 · Healthcare
|
$74,880 | $98,100 | $126,050 | $47.16/hr | Profile |
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
SOC 29-1141 · Healthcare
|
$68,940 | $97,550 | $137,470 | $46.90/hr | Profile |
High-Yield Metro Markets & Cost of Living Overview
Explore how local BLS wages and HUD Fair Market Rent impact take-home yield for this sector.
Industry Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Healthcare careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions and the top paying metropolitan markets. Official 2026 economic data for Healthcare compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.