10 of the best jobs in healthcare

Despite news of layoffs at hospitals around the country, the job market in the healthcare industry is growing rapidly. Nearly 5 million jobs are expected to be added in healthcare between 2012 and 2022, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Evidently, some healthcare careers are more in demand than others right now. Job search engine CareerCast compiled a report on best jobs in healthcare for next year, taking into account environment, income, outlook and stress.

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Emily Rappleye

The following is a list of healthcare’s top 10 jobs for 2015, according to CareerCast, presented alphabetically:

 

Audiologist
Average Annual Salary: $69,720 
Projected Growth by 2022: 34%

Dental Hygenist  
Average Annual Salary: $70,210 
Projected Growth by 2022: 33%

Dietician 
Average Annual Salary: $55,240 
Projected Growth by 2022: 21%

Medical Laboratory Technician  
Average Annual Salary: $34,160 
Projected Growth by 2022: 22%

Medical Technologist  
Average Annual Salary: $47,820 
Projected Growth by 2022: 22%

Optician
Average Annual Salary: $33,330 
Projected Growth by 2022: 23%

Pharmacist
Average Annual Salary: $116,670 
Projected Growth by 2022: 14%

Physical Therapist 
Average Annual Salary: $79,860 
Projected Growth by 2022: 36%

Physiologist 
Average Annual Salary: $42,690 
Projected Growth by 2022: 19%

Podiatrist
Average Annual Salary: $116,440 
Projected Growth by 2022: 23%

 

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