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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