Physicians and surgeons hold the No. 1 spot on a list of highest-paying healthcare jobs, earning about $208,000 in median annual wages, a CNBC analysis found.
CNBC analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the highest-paying healthcare occupations in the U.S. The report did not include administrative roles.
Here are the 10 highest-paying jobs in healthcare with median annual wages, according to CNBC's analysis:
1. Physicians and surgeons: greater than or equal to $208,000
2. Dentists: $158,120
3. Podiatrists: $127,740
4. Pharmacists: $124,170
5. Nurse anesthetists, midwives and practitioners: $110,930
6. Optometrists: $110,300
7. Physician assistants: $104,860
8. Physical therapists: $86,850
9. Occupational therapists: $83,200
10. Radiation therapists: $80,570
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