Here is the U.S. employment in 25 healthcare occupations, presented in descending order. Employment estimates are based on the latest data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
1. Registered nurses: 3,047,530
2. Nursing assistants: 1,314,830
3. Medical assistants: 727,760
4. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: 641,240
5. Pharmacists: 312,550
6. Nurse practitioners: 234,690
7. Physical therapists: 225,350
8. Respiratory therapists: 133,410
9. Physician assistants: 132,940
10. Occupational therapists: 127,830
11. Surgical technologists: 109,060
12. Family medicine physicians: 102,930
13. Dieticians and nutritionists: 66,690
14. General internal medicine physicians: 58,260
15. Nurse anesthetists: 43,950
16. Optometrists: 38,720
17. Emergency medicine physicians: 36,180
18. Anesthesiologists: 31,130
19. OB-GYNs: 21,570
20. Cardiologists: 18,610
21. Radiation therapists: 16,050
22. Dermatologists: 9,230
23. Podiatrists: 8,840
24. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: 5,330
25. Orthodontists: 5,140
