All healthcare salary pages
14 technician and assistant-level allied health roles, ranked by national median wage. Each page has full state-by-state pay tables, top metros, cost-of-living-adjusted real pay, and an honest career assessment.
- SOC 29-1123Physical Therapist$99,710 national median · +15% 10-yr growthDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) + state license
- SOC 29-1122Occupational Therapist$98,340 national median · +11% 10-yr growthMaster's degree (entry-level) + state license; OTD increasingly required
- SOC 29-2032Cardiac Sonographer$96,810 national median · +13% 10-yr growthAssociate degree or 1-yr post-RT/RN cardiac sonography certificate
- SOC 29-1292Dental Hygienist$94,260 national median · +9% 10-yr growthAssociate degree + state license (some BS)
- SOC 29-2032Ultrasound Technician$84,470 national median · +11% 10-yr growthAssociate degree (most common) or 1-yr certificate after RT/RN
- SOC 29-2032Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$84,470 national median · +11% 10-yr growthAssociate degree in DMS, or 1-yr certificate post-RT
- SOC 29-2035MRI Technologist$84,400 national median · +6% 10-yr growthAssociate degree + ARRT(R) + ARRT(MR) post-primary certification
- SOC 29-1126Respiratory Therapist$77,960 national median · +13% 10-yr growthAssociate degree + state license; bachelor's preferred for advancement
- SOC 29-2034Radiologic Technologist$76,020 national median · +6% 10-yr growthAssociate degree (most common); ARRT certification required in most states
- SOC 29-2055Surgical Technologist$60,610 national median · +5% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate (1–2 yr program)
- SOC 29-2072Health Information Technician$50,250 national median · +9% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate or associate degree
- SOC 29-2072Medical Billing & Coding$47,840 national median · +7% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate (CPB, CPC, CCA, CCS) or associate
- SOC 31-9091Dental Assistant$47,350 national median · +7% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate (8–12 mo); on-the-job in some states
- SOC 43-3021Medical Biller$45,540 national median · +4% 10-yr growthHigh school diploma + on-the-job training or short certificate
- SOC 31-9092Medical Assistant$42,000 national median · +14% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate (most common); some on-the-job
- SOC 31-9097Phlebotomist$41,810 national median · +8% 10-yr growthPostsecondary nondegree certificate (4–8 mo); some on-the-job
- SOC 29-2052Pharmacy Technician$40,300 national median · +7% 10-yr growthHigh school diploma + employer training or postsecondary certificate