Healthcare pay in Ames, IA

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Published median pay in Ames, IA, BLS OEWS May 2025. Missing estimates are left out. Top-coded medians are floors, not exact rankings. Each title keeps its SOC mapping.

Which healthcare occupations are published for Ames, IA?

This guide has 45 distinct mapped occupations with published medians for Ames, IA. Title mappings can repeat an occupation, so do not add their employment counts as separate jobs. The table reports employees in the BLS survey, not openings or available candidates.

Which published rows have the largest employment counts here?

Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) has 1,070 reported jobs and an annual median of $77,160. General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021) has 1,040 reported jobs and an annual median of $97,700. Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131) has 770 reported jobs and an annual median of $43,540. Compare the duties before treating an occupation median as an offer. State licensing, clinical scope and schedules still need a hiring brief.

How does this area compare with the national observation?

The annual median for Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) is $77,160 here and $97,550 nationally. The area median is $20,390 below the national figure. This subtraction is not a cost-of-living adjustment or a relocation allowance.

What do the nearby comparison markets show?

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA reports an annual median of $78,630 for Registered Nurses. The absolute gap is $1,470. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA reports an annual median of $76,920 for Registered Nurses. The absolute gap is $240. Each linked table retains its own area. These are occupation comparisons, not exact-title offers.

What can the industry rows tell you?

Hospitals (NAICS 622000) has a national annual median of $100,220 for Registered Nurses. Outpatient Care Centers (NAICS 621400) has a national annual median of $99,350 for Registered Nurses. National industry comparisons are not local title estimates. A hospital and an outpatient practice can assign different work even when the SOC is the same.

What changed between the two releases?

Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) in Ames, IA had an annual median of $72,920 in BLS OEWS May 2024; the BLS OEWS May 2025 median is $77,160. The absolute difference is $4,240. These are separate survey snapshots, not a forecast or a raise to apply to your budget.

Is this base salary or total compensation?

Neither. OEWS includes commissions and production bonuses as well as base rates. It excludes overtime, shift differentials, on-call pay, nonproduction bonuses and employer benefits. Keep sign-on and retention payments separate when they are nonproduction bonuses. Travel per-diem reimbursements and contractor receipts are not a published employee salary. Do not add production pay twice.

What else should you ask about this pay table?

Several healthcare titles map to one published SOC. This area has 45 distinct mapped occupations with medians, not a separate wage survey for every title. Read the mapping badge and occupation name before comparing the rows.

Why do titles in Ames, IA share wages?

Several healthcare titles map to one published SOC. This area has 45 distinct mapped occupations with medians, not a separate wage survey for every title. Read the mapping badge and occupation name before comparing the rows.

Can you turn the percentile band into junior and senior pay?

The published annual P25 to P75 band is $67,280 to $80,900. Its width is $13,620, calculated from those two observations. BLS percentiles describe the wage distribution, not years of experience. We do not assign an interpolated percentile, seniority premium or pay forecast.

What should you put in the hiring brief?

Ask about clinical scope, privileges and call before comparing offers. A provider may weigh procedure mix, supervision and the production-pay formula as closely as the wage. State licensing and credentialing still need their own review. Locum receipts are not employee wages. Tell us which tasks and scheduling terms you can change before using this wage comparison in a search.

What if a wage is missing or marked “or more”?

A missing cell stays unavailable. “Or more” appears only when the actual source marks that cell as top-coded; it is a lower bound, not an exact wage. Exact published numbers remain exact even when above a historical top-code amount. Tools label any fallback to a state or national row.

The CNS comparison for Ames, IA uses 2024 Census reference points. Rural comparisons use unweighted county centers from fetched 2024 BLS definitions, or a disclosed state reference point if the group cannot be matched. These are not nearest-to-your-facility claims. Read the geography and wage definitions.

  1. Family Medicine Physician $248,000
  2. Concierge / Direct Primary Care Physician $248,000
  3. Locum Tenens Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) $248,000
  4. Lead Family Medicine Physician $248,000
  5. Bilingual Family Medicine Physician $248,000
  6. CEO / Hospital President $206,090
  7. Chief Strategy Officer $206,090
  8. Health Plan Market President $206,090
  9. Associate Chief Operating Officer $206,090
  10. President $206,090
  11. General Dentist $163,950
  12. Lead Dentist / Clinical Director (DSO) $163,950
  13. Locum Tenens Dentist $163,950
  14. Clinical Pharmacy Manager $139,690
  15. Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient) $139,690
  16. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology, ID, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care) $139,690
  17. Specialty Pharmacy Manager $139,690
  18. Home Infusion Pharmacy Manager $139,690
  19. Pharmacy Informatics Pharmacist $139,690
  20. Consultant Pharmacist (Long-Term Care) $139,690
Wages in Ames, IA, BLS OEWS May 2025. Roles with a SOC match only.
RoleMatchMedian25th to 75thEmployment
Family Medicine PhysicianDirect, SOC 29-1215$248,000$224,630 to $480,45060
Concierge / Direct Primary Care PhysicianBroader, SOC 29-1215$248,000$224,630 to $480,45060
Locum Tenens Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine)Broader, SOC 29-1215$248,000$224,630 to $480,45060
Lead Family Medicine PhysicianBroader, SOC 29-1215$248,000$224,630 to $480,45060
Bilingual Family Medicine PhysicianBroader, SOC 29-1215$248,000$224,630 to $480,45060
CEO / Hospital PresidentBroader, SOC 11-1011$206,090$132,020 to $294,840110
Chief Strategy OfficerBroader, SOC 11-1011$206,090$132,020 to $294,840110
Health Plan Market PresidentBroader, SOC 11-1011$206,090$132,020 to $294,840110
Associate Chief Operating OfficerBroader, SOC 11-1011$206,090$132,020 to $294,840110
PresidentBroader, SOC 11-1011$206,090$132,020 to $294,840110
General DentistBroader, SOC 29-1021$163,950$131,520 to $205,62040
Lead Dentist / Clinical Director (DSO)Broader, SOC 29-1021$163,950$131,520 to $205,62040
Locum Tenens DentistBroader, SOC 29-1021$163,950$131,520 to $205,62040
Clinical Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)Broader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology, ID, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care)Broader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Specialty Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Home Infusion Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Pharmacy Informatics PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Consultant Pharmacist (Long-Term Care)Broader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist (Night Pharmacist)Broader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Retail / Community Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacist)Direct, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Sterile Compounding / Infusion PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Nuclear PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Remote Order-Entry Pharmacist (Telepharmacy, Remote Verification)Broader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Pharmacy SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-1051$139,690$133,300 to $151,29070
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)Broader, SOC 11-3121$137,390$116,350 to $163,28060
Director of Human Resources (Healthcare)Broader, SOC 11-3121$137,390$116,350 to $163,28060
Director of Talent Acquisition (Healthcare)Broader, SOC 11-3121$137,390$116,350 to $163,28060
Director of Sales & Marketing, Senior LivingBroader, SOC 11-2022$133,150$95,690 to $172,410110
Director of Business Development (Home Health & Hospice)Broader, SOC 11-2022$133,150$95,690 to $172,410110
Vice President of Business Development & GrowthBroader, SOC 11-2022$133,150$95,690 to $172,410110
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)Proxy, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO)Proxy, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Director of Clinical InformaticsProxy, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Epic Application Manager / Epic Team LeadBroader, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Director of EHR ApplicationsBroader, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Healthcare CIO / VP of Information TechnologyBroader, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Director of Healthcare ITBroader, SOC 11-3021$131,340$107,280 to $162,600130
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)Broader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Post-Acute / SNF Nurse PractitionerBroader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Home-Based Primary Care NPBroader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Locum Tenens Nurse PractitionerBroader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Locum Tenens PMHNPBroader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Lead Nurse PractitionerBroader, SOC 29-1171$127,600$104,750 to $140,36070
Controller / Director of Finance (Hospital or Medical Group)Broader, SOC 11-3031$124,010$98,800 to $167,760220
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Broader, SOC 11-3031$124,010$98,800 to $167,760220
ControllerBroader, SOC 11-3031$124,010$98,800 to $167,760220
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Physician Executive / President, Medical GroupProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Department Chair / Division ChiefProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Medical Director (Practice, Clinic, Region)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Hospitalist Program Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Emergency Department Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief of Anesthesia / Anesthesia Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Hospice Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
SNF / Post-Acute Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Health Plan Medical Director (Utilization Management)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Physician Advisor (Utilization Review)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Advanced Practice / Chief APP OfficerProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Medical Director, Value-Based Care / Population HealthProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Vice President of Patient Care ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Nursing (Hospital)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Perioperative ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
OR Manager (Surgical Services Manager)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Emergency ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
ED Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Critical Care / ICU Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Women's & Children's ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Labor & Delivery Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
NICU Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Cardiovascular ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Cath Lab ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Oncology Nurse Manager / Director of Oncology NursingBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Med/Surg & Telemetry Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Endoscopy / GI Lab ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Nursing Professional Development (Clinical Education)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Nursing (DON), Skilled NursingBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Nurse ConsultantBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Director of Operations (Post-Acute & Senior Living)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Executive Director, Senior LivingBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Health Services Director (Assisted Living)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Home Health AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Clinical Services (DCS), Home HealthBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Clinical Manager, Home HealthBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Hospice Executive Director / AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Hospice Director of Patient Care ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
PACE Center DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Practice ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Practice AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Medical Group AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Ambulatory OperationsBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Practice DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
ASC AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
ASC Clinical Director / Director of NursingBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
ASC Business Office ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Director of Operations, ASCBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
VP of ASC DevelopmentBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Urgent Care Director of OperationsBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Medical Staff ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Dialysis Facility AdministratorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Behavioral Health Medical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Clinical Officer (Behavioral Health)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Executive Director, Treatment CenterBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Clinical Director (Behavioral Health / Addiction)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Program Director (Residential, PHP, IOP)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Behavioral Health Services (Hospital)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Psychiatric Nursing / Psych Unit Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
BCBA Clinical DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Utilization Review Director (Behavioral Health)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Dental DirectorProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Dental OfficerProxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Dental Office ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Director of Operations (DSO)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Dental Director (FQHC)Proxy, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
VP of Revenue CycleBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Revenue CycleBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Revenue Cycle ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Patient Financial Services (PFS / CBO)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Patient AccessBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Health Information Management (HIM)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Coding Manager / Director of CodingBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Denials Management ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Revenue Integrity ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of ReimbursementBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Managed Care Contracting DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Credentialing & Provider Enrollment ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Risk Adjustment (HCC) Coding ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Quality OfficerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of QualityBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Patient Safety OfficerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Accreditation & Regulatory ReadinessBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Risk ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Case ManagementBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Case Management ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Utilization ManagementBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Care Management / Population HealthBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
HEDIS / Stars Quality Manager (Health Plan)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Patient ExperienceBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Pharmacy Officer / VP Pharmacy ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of PharmacyBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Pharmacy Operations ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Imaging (Radiology Director)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Radiology / Imaging ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Outpatient Imaging Center ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Breast Center ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Radiation Oncology ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Laboratory ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Laboratory ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Rehabilitation ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Outpatient Therapy Clinic DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Respiratory CareBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Sterile Processing ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Vice President of Physician ServicesBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Service Line Administrator (Cardiovascular, Oncology, Ortho, Neuro)Broader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Provider Network ManagementBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Pharmacist in Charge, Retail & Outpatient (PIC)Direct, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Surgery Department ChairBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Senior Medical DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Medical DirectorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Assistant Nurse ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Nursing SupervisorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Regional Practice ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Assistant Clinical Director, Behavioral HealthBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Quality Improvement ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Imaging SupervisorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Rehabilitation SupervisorBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of OperationsBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Clinic ManagerBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Director of Clinical OperationsBroader, SOC 11-9111$103,730$89,060 to $129,710280
Chief Operating Officer (COO)Broader, SOC 11-1021$97,700$62,510 to $143,8401,040
Vice President of OperationsBroader, SOC 11-1021$97,700$62,510 to $143,8401,040
Epic Clinical Analyst (Ambulatory, ClinDoc, OpTime, ASAP, Willow, Beaker, Radiant)Broader, SOC 15-1211$96,920$80,890 to $104,180220
Epic Revenue Cycle Analyst (Resolute HB/PB, Prelude, Cadence, Claims)Broader, SOC 15-1211$96,920$80,890 to $104,180220
Oracle Health (Cerner) / Meditech AnalystBroader, SOC 15-1211$96,920$80,890 to $104,180220
Interface Analyst (HL7)Broader, SOC 15-1211$96,920$80,890 to $104,180220
Senior Epic AnalystBroader, SOC 15-1211$96,920$80,890 to $104,180220
Physical Therapist (PT, DPT)Direct, SOC 29-1123$90,610$75,190 to $101,25070
Lead Physical TherapistBroader, SOC 29-1123$90,610$75,190 to $101,25070
Travel Physical TherapistBroader, SOC 29-1123$90,610$75,190 to $101,25070
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Direct, SOC 29-1292$89,130$80,870 to $93,97080
Lead Dental HygienistBroader, SOC 29-1292$89,130$80,870 to $93,97080
Director of FacilitiesBroader, SOC 11-3013$88,910$73,380 to $113,690110
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP, Speech Therapist)Direct, SOC 29-1127$83,170$63,960 to $93,60060
SLP Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)Broader, SOC 29-1127$83,170$63,960 to $93,60060
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech, General Sonographer)Direct, SOC 29-2032$82,110$80,430 to $100,82030
Vascular Sonographer (Vascular Tech, RVT)Broader, SOC 29-2032$82,110$80,430 to $100,82030
Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech, Echocardiographer)Broader, SOC 29-2032$82,110$80,430 to $100,82030
OB/GYN Sonographer (Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound)Broader, SOC 29-2032$82,110$80,430 to $100,82030
Chief Compliance OfficerBroader, SOC 13-1041$80,370$65,300 to $92,190160
HIPAA Privacy OfficerBroader, SOC 13-1041$80,370$65,300 to $92,190160
340B Program ManagerProxy, SOC 13-1041$80,370$65,300 to $92,190160
Director of Healthcare AnalyticsBroader, SOC 15-2051$79,430$64,520 to $111,540100
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
MDS CoordinatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
CDI SpecialistProxy, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Nurse InformaticistBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Infection Preventionist / Director of Infection PreventionProxy, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Medical-Surgical Nurse (Med-Surg RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Telemetry Nurse (Tele RN, Med-Surg/Tele RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Progressive Care Nurse (PCU, Step-Down, Intermediate Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
ICU Nurse (Adult Critical Care RN, MICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
CVICU Nurse (Cardiovascular ICU, Open Heart Recovery RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Neuro ICU Nurse (Neuro Critical Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Surgical / Trauma ICU Nurse (SICU, TICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Emergency Room Nurse (ER Nurse, ED RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Trauma Nurse (Trauma Bay RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Float Pool Nurse (Resource RN, Flex Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Charge Nurse (Relief Charge RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Critical Care Transport / Flight NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Oncology Nurse (Inpatient Hem/Onc, BMT RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Transplant NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Acute Inpatient Rehab NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Psychiatric Nurse (Behavioral Health RN, Inpatient Psych RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN, Circulating Nurse, Periop RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
CVOR Nurse (Cardiovascular OR RN, Heart Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Pre-Op Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
PACU Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care, Recovery Room RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (Same Day Surgery RN, Pre-Op/PACU/OR)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Endoscopy Nurse (GI Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Cath Lab Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab RN, Cardiovascular Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Electrophysiology Lab Nurse (EP Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Interventional Radiology Nurse (IR RN, Special Procedures RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN, LDRP RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Antepartum Nurse (High-Risk OB RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Mother-Baby Nurse (Postpartum, Couplet Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
NICU Nurse (Neonatal ICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Pediatric Nurse (Inpatient Pediatrics RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
PICU Nurse (Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Critical Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Pediatric Emergency Nurse (Peds ER RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Infusion Nurse (Outpatient Infusion, Chemo Infusion RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Dialysis Nurse (Hemodialysis RN, Acute or Chronic)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Home Dialysis Nurse (Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemo RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Wound Care Nurse (WOC Nurse, Wound Ostomy RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Vascular Access Nurse (PICC Nurse, IV Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Clinic RN, Physician Office RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Telephone Triage Nurse (Nurse Advice Line RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Virtual Nurse (Telehealth RN, Tele-ICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
RN Case Manager (Hospital Case Manager, Care Manager RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Utilization Review Nurse (UR RN, Utilization Management Nurse)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Oncology Nurse NavigatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Clinical Nurse Educator (Unit Educator)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Occupational Health NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
School NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Correctional Nurse (Detention Health RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Home Health RN (Field Nurse, Visit Nurse, Home Health Case Manager)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Hospice RN Case ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Hospice Admissions NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Hospice After-Hours / Triage Nurse (On-Call RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Private Duty Nurse (Pediatric Home Care, Trach and Vent RN or LPN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
SNF Charge Nurse (RN Supervisor, House Supervisor, Long-Term Care)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Subacute / Transitional Care Nurse (TCU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Assisted Living Wellness NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Unit Manager, Skilled Nursing (Nurse Unit Manager, LTC)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Staff Development Coordinator, Skilled Nursing (SDC, In-Service Coordinator)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Travel Nurse (Travel RN, any specialty)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Rapid Response / Crisis NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
EHR Go-Live Support Nurse (At-the-Elbow Support, EMR Conversion)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Regional MDS CoordinatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)Broader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
OR Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
PACU Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Labor & Delivery Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
NICU Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Lead Infusion NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Senior RN Case ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Per Diem Home Health RNBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Travel Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Remote Utilization Review NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Per Diem Operating Room NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$77,160$67,280 to $80,9001,070
Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR/L)Direct, SOC 29-1122$73,810$63,870 to $93,47040
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)Broader, SOC 29-1122$73,810$63,870 to $93,47040
LMHC / LPC Clinical SupervisorBroader, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Addiction Counselor Supervisor (LCADC / LADC)Broader, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LMHC, LPCC, Mental Health Counselor)Direct, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Associate / Pre-Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC-A, AMFT, Registered Intern)Broader, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LADC, LCADC, CADC, Substance Use Counselor)Direct, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Mobile Crisis Clinician (Crisis Counselor)Broader, SOC 21-1018$69,750$48,520 to $114,710130
Epic Credentialed TrainerBroader, SOC 13-1151$67,860$59,870 to $85,280170
Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech, RT(R), Rad Tech)Direct, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
CT Technologist (CAT Scan Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech, Breast Imaging Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Bone Densitometry Technologist (DEXA Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech, Special Procedures Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
OR / C-Arm Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Limited Scope X-Ray Technician (Basic X-Ray Machine Operator, Limited Permit)Broader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Lead CT TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Lead Mammography TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Travel Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Per Diem Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$66,760$55,080 to $67,99090
Sterile Processing Lead / SupervisorDirect, SOC 43-1011$66,420$52,560 to $78,470280
Revenue Cycle SupervisorBroader, SOC 43-1011$66,420$52,560 to $78,470280
Coding SupervisorBroader, SOC 43-1011$66,420$52,560 to $78,470280
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)Direct, SOC 29-2061$65,610$52,990 to $75,930190
LPN Charge NurseDirect, SOC 29-2061$65,610$52,990 to $75,930190
Paramedic (NRP, EMT-P)Direct, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP, Critical Care Transport)Broader, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
Flight Paramedic (FP-C)Broader, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
Community Paramedic (Mobile Integrated Health)Broader, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
Industrial / Remote Site Paramedic (Offshore Medic, Site Medic)Proxy, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
EMS Field SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-2043$62,920$48,650 to $63,75040
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Direct, SOC 31-2021$62,040$52,080 to $62,48030
Medical Social Worker (MSW, Hospital, Dialysis, Home Health or Hospice Social Worker)Direct, SOC 21-1022$61,760$53,550 to $75,29030
Blood Bank / Transfusion Service SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS, Medical Technologist, CLS, Med Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Microbiology TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Blood Bank Technologist (Transfusion Services Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Molecular Diagnostics TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Histotechnologist (HTL)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Histotechnician (HT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
CytotechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Lab Assistant / Specimen Processor (Lab Aide, Accessioner)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Point-of-Care Testing Coordinator (POCT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Laboratory Supervisor (Section Lead, Lead Technologist)Broader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Senior Medical Laboratory ScientistBroader, SOC 29-2010$56,380$45,360 to $65,830110
Coding Auditor / Coding EducatorBroader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Medical Coder (Certified Coder, CPC, CCS)Direct, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Inpatient Coder (DRG Coder)Broader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Outpatient & ED CoderBroader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Professional Fee Coder (Pro-Fee, Physician Coder)Broader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Surgical & Specialty Coder (Interventional, Cardiology, Orthopedic)Broader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Risk Adjustment Coder (HCC Coder, CRC)Broader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
HIM Technician / Release of Information SpecialistBroader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Senior Medical CoderBroader, SOC 29-2072$49,850$41,010 to $60,19070
Dental Assistant (Chairside Assistant)Direct, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Registered / Certified Dental Assistant (RDA, CDA)Broader, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA, RDAEF)Broader, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Orthodontic AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Oral Surgery Assistant (Surgical Dental Assistant)Broader, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Lead Dental AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9091$49,140$47,650 to $58,640110
Medical Interpreter (Healthcare Interpreter)Proxy, SOC 43-9199$48,320$39,290 to $54,31070
Denials & Appeals SpecialistBroader, SOC 43-9199$48,320$39,290 to $54,31070
Dialysis Patient Care Technician (Hemodialysis Tech, CCHT)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
ECMO SpecialistBroader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Pulmonary Function Technologist (PFT Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech, RPSGT)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
EEG Technologist (Neurodiagnostic Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist (IONM Tech, CNIM)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Anesthesia TechnicianBroader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Orthopedic Technologist (Ortho Tech, Cast Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
ER Technician (ED Tech, Emergency Department Technician)Broader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Lead Anesthesia TechnicianBroader, SOC 29-2099$48,060$39,590 to $54,21050
Dental Insurance Coordinator (Dental Biller)Proxy, SOC 43-3021$47,050$42,760 to $50,68090
Medical Biller (Billing Specialist)Direct, SOC 43-3021$47,050$42,760 to $50,68090
AR / Insurance Follow-Up SpecialistProxy, SOC 43-3021$47,050$42,760 to $50,68090
Charge Capture Specialist (Charge Entry)Broader, SOC 43-3021$47,050$42,760 to $50,68090
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Therapist)Broader, SOC 21-1021$46,370$44,520 to $57,840120
Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social WorkerBroader, SOC 21-1021$46,370$44,520 to $57,840120
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-B)Direct, SOC 29-2042$46,000$44,050 to $47,23030
Advanced EMT (AEMT)Broader, SOC 29-2042$46,000$44,050 to $47,23030
Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, Clinical MA)Direct, SOC 31-9092$45,810$38,300 to $48,100180
Lead Medical AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9092$45,810$38,300 to $48,100180
Bilingual Medical AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9092$45,810$38,300 to $48,100180
Credentialing Specialist (Medical Staff Credentialing)Broader, SOC 43-4161$45,200$36,340 to $56,47040
Provider Enrollment Specialist (Payer Enrollment)Broader, SOC 43-4161$45,200$36,340 to $56,47040
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA, STNA, LNA)Direct, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Patient Care Technician (PCT, Nurse Tech)Broader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Certified Medication Aide (CMA, QMA, CMT, Med Tech in long-term care)Broader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Restorative Nurse Aide (RNA)Broader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Patient Sitter (Safety Companion, Patient Observer)Broader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Lead Patient Care TechnicianBroader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Lead Certified Nursing AssistantBroader, SOC 31-1131$43,540$38,520 to $47,120770
Patient Access Representative (Registrar, Admitting Rep)Broader, SOC 43-4051$42,820$35,520 to $52,090690
Prior Authorization Specialist (Pre-Cert, Referral Coordinator)Broader, SOC 43-4051$42,820$35,520 to $52,090690
Financial Counselor (Patient Financial Advocate)Broader, SOC 43-4051$42,820$35,520 to $52,090690
Dental Treatment CoordinatorProxy, SOC 43-6013$40,210$37,200 to $45,980420
Dental Front Desk / Patient CoordinatorProxy, SOC 43-6013$40,210$37,200 to $45,980420
Medical ScribeProxy, SOC 43-6013$40,210$37,200 to $45,980420
Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary, Unit Clerk)Proxy, SOC 43-6013$40,210$37,200 to $45,980420
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Hospital Pharmacy Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Retail / Outpatient Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)Broader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
IV / Sterile Compounding Technician (IV Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Medication History Technician (Med Rec Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Specialty Pharmacy Technician (Prior Authorization, Benefits Investigation)Broader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Pharmacy Technician SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Lead Pharmacy TechnicianBroader, SOC 29-2052$39,310$37,230 to $48,220140
Phlebotomist (Phlebotomy Tech, Lab Tech Phlebotomy)Direct, SOC 31-9097$38,240$37,760 to $43,31040
Home Health Aide (HHA)Direct, SOC 31-1120$35,660$33,750 to $40,120700
Personal Care Aide / CaregiverDirect, SOC 31-1120$35,660$33,750 to $40,120700

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, BLS OEWS May 2025, Ames, IA. Published 2026-05-15. BLS release tables (find this area). Methodology.