The healthcare industry sees some of the highest-paying jobs in the world. Many people pursue a career in this field because of this reason, though others try to avoid it due to the cost of education being higher for medical jobs. While it is true that the top-paying medicine-related jobs require the most schooling and training, there are many other jobs in the medical field that don’t require as much time in school, but still pay a lot more than other jobs that require higher education. 

First, we’ll take a look at medical jobs that pay over $100,000 per year— all of which require medical school and some time in residency. Then we’ll look at some jobs that require no more than a Bachelor’s degree— all with median salaries over $60,000 per year.

Physicians

Physicians, or doctors, are industry professionals who are qualified to practice medicine. The median pay for physicians is about $200,000 per year, meaning half of all physicians earn more than that while the other half earn less. The different types of physicians include:

• Anesthesiologists
• Family Doctors
• Gynecologists/Obstetricians
• Neurologists
• Pathologists
• Pediatricians
• Psychiatrists
• Radiologists
• Surgeons

There are even websites dedicated to helping physicians find jobs in the healthcare industry; this is a field where doctors will always be needed.

Non-Physician Jobs that Don’t Require a Bachelor’s Degree

Becoming any kind of doctor takes many years of schooling and training, which can be extremely expensive, and in some cases, the monetary benefits don’t immediately make up for those costs, making it hard to get out of debt. But you don’t have to be a physician to make good money in the healthcare industry. In fact, there are even jobs that don’t require a Bachelor’s degree. 

• Radiation therapists have a median salary of $82,300 per year, and you only need an Associate’s degree. Radiation therapists work alongside radiation oncologists and other professionals to administer radiation to cancer patients.
• Dental hygienists provide preventative treatment to patients, including teeth cleanings and x-rays. They make $74,820 per year (give or take), and only an Associate’s degree is required.
• Diagnostic imaging professionals make a median salary of $67,080 per year. Medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists are examples of diagnostic imaging professionals.
• Respiratory therapists treat respiratory issues, such as asthma and emphysema. You only need an Associate’s degree and the median annual salary is $60,280.

Other Non-Physician Jobs

Still, many healthcare jobs require a Bachelor’s degree. Healthcare pertains to the entirety of the human body, so there are several different types of jobs.

• Medical managers, also known as Healthcare Administrators, are in charge of medical services in healthcare institutions. If you want to become a hospital administrator, or other type of healthcare administrator, also known as a medical manager, you would be in charge of medical services in a healthcare institution. They can be in charge of an entire facility, or just one department. Their median salary is $99,730 per year, and only requires a Bachelor’s degree.
• An RN, or a registered nurse, provides extensive care to patients and works in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and even in patients’ homes. Most RNs hold a Bachelor’s degree, and their median annual salary is $71,730.
• Occupational specialists make sure that workplaces are safe for all employees and people entering and exiting a building. The minimum education required to become an occupational specialist is a Bachelor’s degree, and you can expect to make somewhere around $69,370 per year, give or take.
• Dieticians, also called nutritionists, aid their patients in making healthy choices when it comes to their diet. Their median salary is around $60,370 per year, and it only requires a Bachelor’s degree to become a dietician.

If you’re wanting to work in the field of healthcare, there are several options to choose from depending on your particular interests, how much time you want to spend in school, and your salary goals. The healthcare industry itself is a continuously growing field, and there will always be a need for just about every type of healthcare provider.