Best healthcare support jobs, per US News

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the top 28 healthcare support jobs in 2024, highlighting several positions in shortage. 

The jobs range in education requirements, from a high school diploma to a Master's degree, but all offer stable pay and growth prospects, according to the publication.

To compile the rankings, released Jan. 9, U.S. News gathered information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding each job's future prospects, wage potential, employment, job safety and stability, and work-life balance. Read more about the methodology here

Here are the best healthcare support jobs, according to U.S. News — listed alongside their respective median salaries: 

1. Genetic counselor — $89,990

2. Orthotist and prosthetist — $77,070

3. Dental hygienist — $81,400

4. Hearing aid specialist — $59,020

5. Veterinary technologist and technician — $38,240 

6. Diagnostic medical sonographer — $81,350

7. Occupational therapy assistant — $64,250

8. Physical therapy assistant — $62,770

9. Massage therapist — $49,860

10. Pharmacy technician — $37,790

11. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse — $54,620

12. Medical records technician — $47,180

13. Ophthalmic medical technician — $38,860

14. Optician — $39,610

15. Clinical laboratory technician — $57,380

16. Medical assistant — $38,270

17. Radiologic technologist — $65,140 

18. MRI technologist — $80,090

19. Occupational therapy aide — $37,060

20. Medical secretary — $38,500

21. Surgical technologist — $55,960

22. Dental assistant — $44,820

23. Nursing aide — $35,760

24. Cardiovascular technologist — $63,020

25. Paramedic — $49,090

26. Phlebotomist — $38,530

27. Physical therapist aide — $31,410

28. Nuclear medicine technologist — $85,300


View U.S. News' ranking of non-support healthcare roles here.

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