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Highest Paying Medical Jobs in 2022

Written by: Alex Brown
Published on: Feb 24, 2022
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Highest Paying Medical Jobs 2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, adding 2.6 million jobs over that period.

For those who are considering a career in the medical field but aren’t sure which route to take, one of the first things often considered is “how much money can I make in each medical profession?”

Many roles in the medical field very desirable because most jobs in healthcare offer salaries that are well above average for other industries.

Let’s take a look at some of the highest salary medical jobs for 2022. For more healthcare salaries, visit the BLS website.

Top Medical Jobs for 2022

Rank

Role

Duties

Avg. Salary

1

Anesthesiologist

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia

271,440

2

Surgeons

Perform surgery for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, providing preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patient care

251,650

3

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects

234,990

4

Internal Medicine Physician

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems

210,960

5

Pediatrician

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children

184,570

6

Dentist

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums

180,830

7

Podiatrist

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot

151,110

8

Pharmacist

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use

125,460

9

Optometrist

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system

125,440

10

Nurse Practitioner

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention

114,510

 

Prior to choosing an occupation based on salary, be certain to explore educational requirements, job demands, and lifestyle qualities. Select a role that you will give you sustained satisfaction and a work/life balance that will suit you for years to come.