Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations is a top-level category of 96 related occupations.

The average annual wage of the occupations is $140,095 and $68 per hour. 109 vocational programs could be taken for the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations career. Based on BLS data, a total of 23,730,870 employees were employed in the Occupation.

The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations is $23,810. The average length of the programs is 539 hours and the average completion time is 14.39 months.

Vocational Programs to Prepare Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career

2024 Average Tuition and Time for Preparing Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Program Name	Number of Schools	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences	6	$17,557	$764	-	-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	139	$20,397	$1,284	-	-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other	1	-	-	115 Hours	24.00 Months
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies	31	$29,638	-	-	-
Human Nutrition	1	$31,779	-	-	-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management	31	$29,176	-	-	-
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other)	1	$31,329	-	-	-
Genome Sciences/Genomics	3	$44,630	-	-	-
Genetics (other)	1	-	-	-	-
Exercise Physiology	1	$32,447	-	-	-
Nutrition Sciences	4	$33,808	-	40 Hours	14.00 Months
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	33	$30,830	-	-	-
Physical Fitness Technician	108	$11,851	$916	546 Hours	6.80 Months
Communication Sciences and Disorders	5	$27,141	-	-	-
Audiology/Audiologist	1	$24,635	-	-	-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	5	$25,496	-	-	-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	8	$28,306	-	-	-
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other)	1	$37,100	-	-	-
Dental Public Health and Education	2	$9,286	-	-	-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	26	$68,917	$6,198	93 Hours	19.05 Months
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	37	$10,534	$1,132	339 Hours	6.00 Months
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	260	$16,884	$2,059	397 Hours	13.46 Months
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist	14	$12,295	$1,445	239 Hours	11.80 Months
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	428	$18,409	$1,182	301 Hours	10.40 Months
Disease Registry Data Management	3	-	-	-	-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant	29	$17,787	$1,080	247 Hours	9.33 Months
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	441	$14,974	$741	422 Hours	9.46 Months
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant	5	$37,550	$2,170	846 Hours	18.60 Months
Radiologist Assistant	2	$17,084	-	-	-
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	33	$32,368	$1,563	418 Hours	19.56 Months
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician	58	$2,862	$161	79 Hours	2.25 Months
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	14	$34,906	$1,601	647 Hours	16.50 Months
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	614	$4,986	$934	607 Hours	8.86 Months
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	25	$3,000	$1,100	1,780 Hours	12.00 Months
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	60	$32,088	$1,480	1,259 Hours	18.67 Months
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	27	$42,871	$1,901	202 Hours	18.89 Months
Surgical Technology/Technologist	248	$28,401	$2,293	463 Hours	16.86 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	116	$41,328	$2,441	775 Hours	21.92 Months
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	161	$32,286	$2,142	842 Hours	19.71 Months
Physician Assistant	5	$33,436	-	-	-
Athletic Training/Trainer	27	$16,150	$2,088	430 Hours	14.50 Months
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist	2	$22,684	-	-	-
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician	4	$26,613	-	-	-
Polysomnography	20	$18,408	$1,207	30 Hours	8.00 Months
Hearing Instrument Specialist	2	-	-	-	-
Mammography Technician/Technology	27	-	-	-	-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician	60	$36,937	$1,458	684 Hours	19.00 Months
Orthopedic Technology/Technician	3	-	-	-	-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)	50	$37,575	$1,413	113 Hours	24.00 Months
Blood Bank Technology Specialist	9	$14,074	$400	905 Hours	9.00 Months
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist	2	$31,444	-	-	-
Hematology Technology/Technician	1	-	-	-	-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	56	$31,224	$2,678	561 Hours	14.25 Months
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	17	$11,100	$860	1,185 Hours	12.00 Months
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist	4	$22,034	-	-	-
Histologic Technician	10	$17,958	-	-	-
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	28	$9,752	$673	600 Hours	6.00 Months
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician	92	$14,770	$770	362 Hours	9.14 Months
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)	15	$30,876	-	-	-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	61	$16,440	-	784 Hours	10.00 Months
Genetic Counseling/Counselor	2	-	-	-	-
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician	14	-	-	-	-
Optometric Technician/Assistant	18	-	-	-	-
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	17	$16,506	-	-	-
Orthoptics/Orthoptist	1	-	-	-	-
Art Therapy/Therapist	5	$35,705	-	-	-
Dance Therapy/Therapist	2	-	-	-	-
Music Therapy/Therapist	2	$32,478	-	-	-
Orthotist/Prosthetist	4	$34,458	-	-	-
Physical Therapy/Therapist	1	$35,258	-	-	-
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	13	$37,717	$698	90 Hours	15.00 Months
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist	1	$19,028	-	-	-
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering	4	-	-	-	-
Animal-Assisted Therapy	3	$31,457	-	-	-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)	9	$27,812	-	603 Hours	5.00 Months
Medical Informatics	16	$28,702	-	-	-
Dietetics/Dietitian	11	$4,500	$190	1,400 Hours	10.00 Months
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist	2	$25,353	-	-	-
Dietetic Technician	9	$1,095	$200	-	-
Dietitian Assistant	12	$14,421	-	-	-
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)	5	$17,384	-	-	-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics	5	$55,518	-	-	-
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems	3	$16,712	-	-	-
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine	2	$58,825	$2,250	155 Hours	36.00 Months
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda	3	$13,425	$1,300	1,000 Hours	10.00 Months
Holistic Health	15	$13,880	$1,159	988 Hours	14.75 Months
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (other)	5	$24,632	-	-	-
Direct Entry Midwifery	1	$8,256	-	-	-
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services (other)	3	-	-	-	-
Herbalism/Herbalist	3	$30,126	-	-	-
Polarity Therapy	1	-	-	-	-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	123	$48,241	$3,218	253 Hours	21.51 Months
Nursing Administration	7	$26,764	-	-	-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	2	$13,600	$970	-	-
Nurse Anesthetist	1	$35,570	-	-	-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing	1	$30,088	$2,475	48 Hours	24.00 Months
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing	2	$26,098	-	-	-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing	2	$25,590	-	-	-
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing	3	$33,003	-	-	-
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing	6	-	-	-	-
Critical Care Nursing	2	$25,590	-	-	-
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing	1	-	-	-	-
Nursing Practice	9	$46,859	$5,705	93 Hours	12.00 Months
Palliative Care Nursing	3	$27,360	-	-	-
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing	1	-	-	-	-
Forensic Nursing	1	-	-	-	-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)	12	$34,903	$7,200	101 Hours	21.00 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	985	$18,035	$2,032	1,202 Hours	12.85 Months
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)	91	$17,783	$1,994	926 Hours	12.71 Months

Sub-Occupations of Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career

Sub-Occupations of Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Occupation	Total Employees	Annual Wages	Hourly Rate
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	9,284K	$102,060	$49
Pediatricians, General	34,870	$205,860	$99
Physicians, Pathologists	11,020	$270,560	$130
Psychiatrists	24,830	$256,930	$124
Radiologists	31,960	$353,960	$170
Physicians, All Other	310K	$248,640	$120
Allergists and Immunologists	310K	$248,640	$120
Hospitalists	310K	$248,640	$120
Urologists	310K	$248,640	$120
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians	310K	$248,640	$120
Preventive Medicine Physicians	310K	$248,640	$120
Sports Medicine Physicians	310K	$248,640	$120
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners	6,152K	$124,800	$60
Chiropractors	41,480	$89,760	$43
Chiropractors	41,480	$89,760	$43
Dentists	139K	$200,870	$97
Dentists, General	122K	$191,750	$92
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	4,160	$334,310	$161
Orthodontists	6,400	$243,620	$117
Prosthodontists	-	-	-
Dentists, All Other Specialists	5,920	$244,470	$118
Dietitians and Nutritionists	73,860	$71,280	$34
Dietitians and Nutritionists	73,860	$71,280	$34
Optometrists	41,390	$143,000	$69
Optometrists	41,390	$143,000	$69
Pharmacists	332K	$134,790	$65
Pharmacists	332K	$134,790	$65
Physician Assistants	146K	$130,490	$63
Physician Assistants	146K	$130,490	$63
Anesthesiologist Assistants	146K	$130,490	$63
Podiatrists	9,470	$162,520	$78
Podiatrists	9,470	$162,520	$78
Therapists	744K	$92,670	$45
Occupational Therapists	145K	$96,790	$47
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists	145K	$96,790	$47
Physical Therapists	241K	$100,440	$48
Radiation Therapists	16,640	$104,420	$50
Recreational Therapists	15,540	$60,910	$29
Respiratory Therapists	130K	$80,340	$39
Speech-Language Pathologists	172K	$92,630	$45
Exercise Physiologists	8,060	$57,050	$27
Therapists, All Other	16,490	$75,660	$36
Art Therapists	16,490	$75,660	$36
Music Therapists	16,490	$75,660	$36
Veterinarians	78,220	$136,300	$66
Veterinarians	78,220	$136,300	$66
Registered Nurses	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Registered Nurses	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Acute Care Nurses	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Critical Care Nurses	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Clinical Nurse Specialists	3,175K	$94,480	$45
Nurse Anesthetists	47,810	$214,200	$103
Nurse Anesthetists	47,810	$214,200	$103
Nurse Midwives	6,960	$131,570	$63
Nurse Midwives	6,960	$131,570	$63
Nurse Practitioners	280K	$128,490	$62
Nurse Practitioners	280K	$128,490	$62
Audiologists	13,880	$92,620	$45
Audiologists	13,880	$92,620	$45
Physicians	717K	$263,840	$127
Anesthesiologists	33,470	$339,470	$163
Cardiologists	15,190	$423,250	$203
Dermatologists	12,040	$342,860	$165
Emergency Medicine Physicians	35,100	$306,640	$147
Family Medicine Physicians	112K	$240,790	$116
General Internal Medicine Physicians	67,210	$245,450	$118
Neurologists	9,350	$271,470	$131
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	19,820	$278,660	$134
Surgeons	53,900	$348,890	$168
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	11,530	$312,120	$150
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	14,820	$378,250	$182
Pediatric Surgeons	1,180	$449,320	$216
Surgeons, All Other	26,370	$343,990	$165
Miscellaneous Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners	252K	$93,870	$45
Acupuncturists	9,370	$84,260	$41
Dental Hygienists	212K	$89,890	$43
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	31,100	$123,840	$60
Naturopathic Physicians	31,100	$123,840	$60
Orthoptists	31,100	$123,840	$60
Health Technologists and Technicians	3,011K	$56,950	$27
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	334K	$62,870	$30
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	-	-	-
Cytogenetic Technologists	-	-	-
Cytotechnologists	-	-	-
Histotechnologists	-	-	-
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	-	-	-
Histology Technicians	-	-	-
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians	421K	$79,710	$38
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	55,660	$70,270	$34
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	82,780	$89,020	$43
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	16,560	$95,080	$46
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	221K	$75,250	$36
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	41,340	$86,600	$42
Medical Dosimetrists	3,900	$131,850	$63
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	266K	$48,430	$23
Emergency Medical Technicians	167K	$43,100	$21
Paramedics	98,770	$57,450	$28
Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians	906K	$45,720	$22
Dietetic Technicians	24,240	$38,440	$18
Pharmacy Technicians	460K	$43,330	$21
Psychiatric Technicians	116K	$43,650	$21
Surgical Technologists	110K	$62,250	$30
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	122K	$44,040	$21
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	73,390	$44,290	$21
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	630K	$60,790	$29
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	630K	$60,790	$29
Medical Records Specialists	186K	$53,690	$26
Medical Records Specialists	186K	$53,690	$26
Opticians, Dispensing	76,770	$47,560	$23
Opticians, Dispensing	76,770	$47,560	$23
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians	190K	$55,830	$27
Orthotists and Prosthetists	8,820	$80,500	$39
Hearing Aid Specialists	10,250	$61,550	$30
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	171K	$54,220	$26
Neurodiagnostic Technologists	171K	$54,220	$26
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists	171K	$54,220	$26
Patient Representatives	171K	$54,220	$26
Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	122K	$68,300	$33
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	34,430	$70,260	$34
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	34,430	$70,260	$34
Miscellaneous Health Practitioners and Technical Workers	87,210	$67,520	$32
Athletic Trainers	28,480	$61,540	$0
Genetic Counselors	3,050	$98,130	$47
Surgical Assistants	18,780	$65,190	$31
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	36,900	$70,800	$34
Midwives	36,900	$70,800	$34

Vocational Programs for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career

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Vocational Programs to Prepare Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career

Sub-Occupations of Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Career