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.
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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