Employment in growth in the healthcare sector will increase much more rapidly than the average for all jobs by 2024, according to predictions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, many of the highest-paying jobs are among the best jobs in the healthcare industry, according to U.S. News & World Report.
As part of its annual ranking of "The 100 Best Jobs," U.S. News & World Report derived a list of the "25 Best Health Care Jobs" in 2016.
No. 1 — Orthodontist
No. 2 — Dentist
No. 3 — Nurse anesthetist
No. 4 — Physician assistant
No. 5 — Nurse practitioner
No. 6 — Psychiatrist
No. 7 — Pediatrician
No. 8 — Anesthesiologist
No. 9 — Obstetrician and gynecologist
No. 9 — Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
No. 11 — Optometrist
No. 12 — Physical therapist
No. 13 — Podiatrist
No. 14 — Surgeon
No. 15 — Physician
No. 16 — Registered nurse
No. 17 — Occupational therapist
No. 18 — Audiologist
No. 19 — Speech-language pathologist
No. 20 — Prosthodontist
No. 21 — Pharmacist
No. 22 — Radiation therapist
No. 23 — Dietitian and nutritionist
No. 24 — Chiropractor
No. 25 — Respiratory therapist