Salary by state
See the published median annual wage for a profession in each covered state.
Official U.S. wage data
Healthcare salaries, made easier to compare.
Explore published annual wage estimates for 20 healthcare professions across 20 priority states. Start with a real benchmark, then compare it with current opportunities.
Why these numbers are different
They come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — not from anonymous self-reports or job-board estimates.
National context
Compare a state benchmark with national mean, median, and percentile estimates.
Next: real roles
Each profile points to SM VIA job search for that profession and state.
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20 healthcare salary profiles
Choose a profile, then select a state.
Registered Nurse
U.S. median: $97,550
Explore by stateNurse Practitioner
U.S. median: $132,300
Explore by statePhysician Assistant
U.S. median: $135,880
Explore by stateLicensed Practical Nurse
U.S. median: $64,400
Explore by stateMedical Assistant
U.S. median: $45,690
Explore by stateNursing Assistant
U.S. median: $42,260
Explore by stateDental Hygienist
U.S. median: $98,100
Explore by statePhysical Therapist
U.S. median: $102,760
Explore by stateOccupational Therapist
U.S. median: $100,330
Explore by stateSpeech-Language Pathologist
U.S. median: $97,870
Explore by statePharmacist
U.S. median: $140,910
Explore by stateRadiologic Technologist
U.S. median: $105,310
Explore by stateDiagnostic Medical Sonographer
U.S. median: $96,590
Explore by stateRespiratory Therapist
U.S. median: $82,280
Explore by stateClinical Laboratory Technologist
U.S. median: $62,930
Explore by stateEmergency Medical Technician
U.S. median: $44,470
Explore by stateSurgical Technologist
U.S. median: $64,650
Explore by stateMedical and Health Services Manager
U.S. median: $123,860
Explore by stateHealth Information Technologist
U.S. median: $105,850
Explore by stateMedical Scientist
U.S. median: $103,410
Explore by stateAbout the data
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Annual wage estimates reflect wage and salary workers and are a market benchmark — not a promised salary or an individual offer. Data retrieved 2026-09-02.