Some healthcare jobs are among the highest paid

Amy Baxter | | Health Exec | Management

With healthcare being in high demand, some professionals in the field are earning top dollar, according to a recent ranking from Glassdoor. In fact, healthcare jobs were among the highest-paying jobs in 2019, with physicians earning a median base salary of $193,415.

However, many healthcare-related jobs require years and years of school and training over time, making some of these roles out of reach. Workers with the right qualifications can therefore seek higher compensation overall for in-demand jobs.

Here are the highest-paying roles in healthcare in 2019, as ranked by Glassdoor:

  • Physician––median base salary of $193,415
  • Pharmacy manager­­––$144,768
  • Dentist––$142,478
  • Pharmacist­­––$126,438
  • Physician assistant––$113,368
  • Nurse ––$109,809

The rankings measure the 25 highest-paying positions in the U.S. in 2019, with other top jobs in the finance and technology sectors.

Looking ahead, healthcare jobs are expected to continue seeing higher salaries as a result of the demand and training combination. For the top job of physician, the median base pay is more than 3.5 times higher than the median U.S. base salary, which sits at $53,950.

Amy Baxter
Amy Baxter

Amy joined TriMed Media as a Senior Writer for HealthExec after covering home care for three years. When not writing about all things healthcare, she fulfills her lifelong dream of becoming a pirate by sailing in regattas and enjoying rum. Fun fact: she sailed 333 miles across Lake Michigan in the Chicago Yacht Club "Race to Mackinac."

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