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Healthcare Salaries by Role

Live pay rates from current job postings for high-demand nursing specialties, broken out by state, metro, shift, and employer, plus a directory of 200 healthcare roles from registered nurses to allied health and clinical support.

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Healthcare Careers: Complete Role Directory

The healthcare industry offers hundreds of career paths across clinical care, behavioral health, administrative support, and specialized technical roles. Whether you're exploring nursing specialties, considering a career as a physician assistant, or researching allied health professions, this directory maps every major clinical title, with live salary reports for the roles we publish data on.

Linked roles open a live report with pay by state, metro, shift, and employer. We add roles as their posting volume supports a reliable benchmark; ClinicalRate customers get rates for all of them on the platform.

Administrative Support Salaries

Administrative support roles manage the business operations of healthcare facilities. From medical coders to health unit coordinators, these positions keep healthcare running smoothly.

2 positions in this category

General Nursing

Unit Secretary

Unit Support

Health Unit Coordinator

Unit Support

Advanced Practice Provider Salaries

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) include Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and CRNAs who provide advanced clinical care. These roles require graduate-level education and allow for autonomous or semi-autonomous patient management.

35 positions in this category

Advanced Practice

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Adult-Gerontology CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dermatology PA

Physician Assistant

Gastroenterology PA

Physician Assistant

Urology PA

Physician Assistant

ENT Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Pain Management PA

Physician Assistant

Cardiovascular

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Surgery PA

Physician Assistant

Critical Care

Critical Care CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Emergency & Trauma

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Nurse Anesthesia

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

Nurse Practitioner

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)

Nurse Practitioner

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)

Nurse Practitioner

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Urology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Neonatal

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Nurse Practitioner

Neurology & Neuroscience

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Oncology & Hematology

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Hematology/Oncology NP

Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric

Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Renal & Nephrology

Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Allied Health Professional Salaries

Allied health professionals include technologists, therapists, and specialists who provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services. These roles require specialized training and certifications in areas like radiology, respiratory therapy, and laboratory science.

64 positions in this category

Cardiovascular

Adult Echocardiographer

Sonography

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Cardiovascular

Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular

Echo-Vascular Sonographer

Sonography

Echocardiographer

Sonography

Fetal Echocardiographer

Sonography

Perfusionist

Cardiothoracic

Vascular Interventional Tech

Vascular

Vascular Interventional Technologist

Vascular

Emergency & Trauma

Breast Sonographer

Sonography

Emergency Room Technician

Emergency Dept

Paramedic

Field Ops

General Sonographer

Sonography

General Healthcare

Centralized Sterile Technician

Sterile Processing

Certified Surgical Technologist

OR Tech

CVOR Surgical Technologist

OR Tech

First Assist Technician

OR Tech

Rehab Technician

Support

Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing

Surgical First Assistant

OR Tech

Surgical Technician

OR Tech

Surgical Technologist

OR Tech

Imaging & Diagnostics

CT Technologist

Radiology

Medical Physicist

Nuclear Medicine

MRI Technologist

Radiology

Multi-Modality Technologist

Radiology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine

Radiology Tech Residency

Radiology

Radiology Technician

Radiology

Radiology Technologist

Radiology

X-Ray Technologist

Radiology

C-Arm Technologist

Radiology

Laboratory & Pathology

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Science

Cytotechnologist

Cytology

Histology Technician

Histology

Medical Laboratory Technician

Science

Pathologists' Assistant

Pathology

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Blood Bank Technologist

Blood Bank

Microbiology Technologist

Microbiology

Forensic Pathology Assistant

Pathology

Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietetic Technician

Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Dietetics

Pediatric

Pediatric Echocardiographer

Sonography

Pediatric Radiology Technologist

Radiology

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Therapy

School Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Therapy

Rehabilitation & Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy Aide

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Speech Therapy

Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapy

Voice Therapist

Speech Therapy

Respiratory & Pulmonary

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Therapy

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Support

Respiratory Technician

Support

Respiratory Therapist

Therapy

Pulmonary Function Technologist

Respiratory Support

Women's & Perinatal Health

OB/GYN Sonographer

Sonography

Behavioral Health Professional Salaries

Behavioral health professionals provide mental health and substance abuse services. This category includes psychologists, counselors, social workers, and behavioral therapists who address psychological and emotional health needs.

15 positions in this category

Behavioral & Mental Health

Behavioral Health Technician

Monitoring

EKG Technician

Monitoring

Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapy

Psychologist

Psychology

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Applied Behavior Analysis

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Counseling

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Counseling

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Counseling

Addiction Counselor

Substance Abuse

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Counseling

Behavior Technician (RBT)

Applied Behavior Analysis

Neurology & Neuroscience

EEG Technician

Neurodiagnostics

Polysomnography Tech

Neurodiagnostics

Pediatric

School Psychologist

Psychology

Clinical Support Salaries

Clinical support roles assist with direct patient care and clinical operations. Medical assistants, patient care technicians, and other support staff are essential to efficient healthcare delivery.

1 positions in this category

General Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical Assistants

Nursing Leadership Salaries

Nursing leadership roles oversee clinical operations and staff management. Charge nurses, nurse managers, and directors of nursing ensure quality care and effective team performance.

4 positions in this category

Emergency & Trauma

Nurse Manager

Nursing Leadership

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

Nursing Leadership

General Nursing

Charge Nurse

Nursing Leadership

Nurse Supervisor

Nursing Leadership

Nursing Support Salaries

Nursing support staff, including CNAs and patient care technicians, provide essential bedside care under the supervision of registered nurses. These roles form the foundation of inpatient care.

9 positions in this category

Critical Care

Critical Care/Intensive Care CNA

CNA/Aide

General Nursing

Acute Care CNA

CNA/Aide

Float Team CNA

CNA/Aide

Geriatric CNA

CNA/Aide

Home Health Aide

CNA/Aide

Hospice CNA

CNA/Aide

Long Term Care CNA

CNA/Aide

Medical Unit CNA

CNA/Aide

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Unit Support

Pharmacy Professional Salaries

Pharmacy professionals manage medication therapy and ensure safe medication use. From hospital pharmacists to pharmacy technicians, these roles are critical to patient safety and treatment outcomes.

3 positions in this category

Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacist

Pharmacists

Pharmacist

Pharmacists

Pharmacy Technician

Technicians

Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries

Registered Nurses provide direct patient care across all healthcare settings. From critical care ICU nurses to labor and delivery specialists, RN roles span every clinical specialty and represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce.

64 positions in this category

Behavioral & Mental Health Nurse

Psychiatric Nurse

Behavioral Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Behavioral Health Nurse

Cardiovascular Nurse

Cardiovascular ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

CVICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Cardiology Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Coronary Care Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Cardiovascular OR Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Cath Lab Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Cardiac PCU Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Electrophysiology Lab Nurse (EP Nurse)

Cardiac Nurse

EP Lab Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Cardiac Rehab Nurse

Cardiac Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

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Surgical ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Medical ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Burn ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Trauma ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

ECMO ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Transport Nurse

Emergency & Trauma Nurse

Emergency Department Nurse

Emergency Nurse

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ER Trauma Nurse

Emergency Nurse

Flight Nurse

Transport Nurse

Case Manager Nurse

Administrative Nurse

Triage Nurse

Emergency Nurse

Urgent Care Nurse

Emergency Nurse

General Nursing

Circulating Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

Scrub Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

Pre-Op Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

First Assist Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

School Nurse

Community Nurse

Correctional Nurse

Community Nurse

Endoscopy Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

GI Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

Procedure Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

Endoscopy/Procedure RN

Perioperative Nurse

Employee Health Nurse

Community Nurse

Imaging & Diagnostics Nurse

Interventional Radiology Nurse (IR RN)

Radiology Nurse

Laboratory & Pathology Nurse

GI Lab Nurse

Perioperative Nurse

Med-Surg & Stepdown Nurse

PCU Nurse

Progressive Care Nurse

Telemetry Nurse

Progressive Care Nurse

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Telemetry PCU Nurse

Progressive Care Nurse

Medical Surgical Nurse (MedSurg)

Med-Surg Nurse

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Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Surgical Stepdown Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Orthopedic Med-Surg Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Neonatal Nurse

Neonatal ICU Nurse (NICU)

Critical Care Nurse

Neurology & Neuroscience Nurse

Neuro ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Neuro PCU Nurse

Progressive Care Nurse

Neuro Med-Surg Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Ortho/Neuro Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Oncology & Hematology Nurse

Hematology Oncology Nurse

Oncology Nurse

Oncology Med-Surg Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Pediatric Nurse

Pediatric ICU Nurse

Critical Care Nurse

Pediatrics ED Nurse

Emergency Nurse

Renal & Nephrology Nurse

Renal/Nephrology Nurse

Med-Surg Nurse

Women's & Perinatal Health Nurse

Labor & Delivery Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

LDRP Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

Postpartum Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

Nursery Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

OB/GYN Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

NICU Stepdown Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

High Risk OB Nurse

Women's Health Nurse

Social Services Professional Salaries

Social services professionals address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Social workers and case managers coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

3 positions in this category

Emergency & Trauma

Clinical Social Worker

Social Work

Social Worker

Social Work

General Healthcare

Masters in Social Work

Social Work

Understanding Healthcare Salaries

Factors That Affect Healthcare Pay

Healthcare salaries vary significantly based on several key factors. Geographic location plays a major role—nurses in California and New York typically earn 20-40% more than the national average, while cost of living adjustments affect real purchasing power.

Experience level, specialty certifications, shift differentials (especially for nights and weekends), and facility type (academic medical centers vs. community hospitals) all impact compensation. Travel and contract positions often offer premium rates compared to permanent staff roles.

High-Demand Healthcare Roles

Critical care nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialized technologists remain among the most sought-after healthcare professionals. The ongoing nursing shortage has driven competitive salaries and signing bonuses across most markets.

Behavioral health professionals, including psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers, are seeing increased demand as mental health services expand. Allied health roles in imaging and respiratory therapy also face workforce shortages.

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