Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other (SOC 29-1299) employed 28,630 people in May 2025. The median pay is $115,210 a year ($55.39 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,210 and the highest-paid 10% more than $195,190. BLS projects its employment to change by +5.5% between 2025 and 2035 (about 1,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree.
Highest median pay: Maryland ($164,670), District of Columbia ($151,990), New York ($127,360). Most jobs: Maryland (5,840), Georgia (3,130), California (1,600).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,210 | $31.35 |
| 25th percentile | $83,780 | $40.28 |
| Median | $115,210 | $55.39 |
| Mean | $127,660 | $61.38 |
| 75th percentile | $161,470 | $77.63 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $195,190 | $93.84 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 39,600 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 41,800 |
| Change in jobs | 2,200 |
| Percent change | +5.5% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 1,900 |
| Self-employed share | 23.5% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 70 | 1.16 | $110,220 | $75,460 | $168,960 | -4% | 16% |
| Arkansas | 200 | 0.84 | $81,330 | $38,820 | $153,570 | -29% | 14% |
| California | 1,600 | 0.48 | $125,550 | $63,250 | $203,350 | +9% | 20% |
| Colorado | 650 | 1.23 | $101,570 | $65,880 | $159,570 | -12% | 22% |
| Connecticut | 410 | 1.31 | $119,970 | $74,400 | $190,780 | +4% | 16% |
| District of Columbia | 490 | 3.79 | $151,990 | $101,940 | $195,190 | +32% | 15% |
| Florida | 850 | 0.47 | $99,260 | $78,260 | $141,460 | -14% | 22% |
| Georgia | 3,130 | 3.48 | $126,300 | $69,260 | $171,180 | +10% | 14% |
| Hawaii | 90 | 0.76 | $119,520 | $72,300 | $147,330 | +4% | 19% |
| Illinois | 1,110 | 0.99 | $95,080 | $60,570 | $207,740 | -17% | 17% |
| Indiana | 240 | 0.40 | $83,780 | $58,590 | $139,650 | -27% | 16% |
| Iowa | 290 | 1.00 | $89,480 | $61,420 | $147,660 | -22% | 13% |
| Kansas | 110 | 0.40 | $86,550 | $60,300 | $134,990 | -25% | 15% |
| Kentucky | 120 | 0.32 | $88,610 | $60,440 | $127,760 | -23% | 14% |
| Maine | 160 | 1.37 | $112,010 | $77,790 | $304,990 | -3% | 13% |
| Maryland | 5,840 | 11.49 | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | +43% | 13% |
| Massachusetts | 600 | 0.90 | $106,060 | $62,670 | $164,530 | -8% | 21% |
| Michigan | 610 | 0.76 | $92,410 | $63,830 | $151,110 | -20% | 15% |
| Minnesota | 290 | 0.53 | $99,400 | $58,090 | $158,390 | -14% | 16% |
| Mississippi | 180 | 0.82 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | 420 | 0.77 | $112,260 | $58,490 | $226,650 | -3% | 11% |
| Montana | 110 | 1.18 | $122,930 | $62,310 | $288,540 | +7% | 11% |
| Nebraska | 90 | 0.48 | $86,260 | $67,530 | $214,790 | -25% | 15% |
| Nevada | 240 | 0.84 | $85,590 | $24,960 | $216,940 | -26% | 24% |
| New Hampshire | 230 | 1.87 | $82,550 | $82,430 | $137,240 | -28% | 23% |
| New Jersey | 470 | 0.59 | $100,900 | $73,200 | $190,780 | -12% | 21% |
| New Mexico | 140 | 0.90 | $94,660 | $58,990 | $136,970 | -18% | 14% |
| New York | 750 | 0.42 | $127,360 | $76,670 | $208,640 | +11% | 15% |
| North Carolina | 800 | 0.88 | $117,210 | $68,060 | $228,700 | +2% | 14% |
| North Dakota | 140 | 1.82 | $101,240 | $79,440 | $102,420 | -12% | 12% |
| Ohio | 880 | 0.86 | $101,710 | $64,150 | $194,070 | -12% | 13% |
| Oklahoma | 130 | 0.41 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 360 | 0.99 | $95,600 | $44,900 | $173,600 | -17% | 20% |
| Pennsylvania | 870 | 0.78 | $103,150 | $70,570 | $139,760 | -10% | 15% |
| South Dakota | 60 | 0.75 | $83,780 | $76,400 | $124,530 | -27% | 14% |
| Tennessee | 300 | 0.49 | $90,750 | $72,440 | $175,760 | -21% | 17% |
| Texas | 1,250 | 0.48 | $105,370 | $75,170 | $259,320 | -9% | 17% |
| Utah | 310 | 0.97 | $119,430 | $83,780 | $338,220 | +4% | 16% |
| Vermont | 70 | 1.33 | $83,740 | $67,410 | $143,210 | -27% | 19% |
| Washington | 600 | 0.92 | $103,380 | $52,000 | $163,070 | -10% | 21% |
| West Virginia | 180 | 1.39 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | 290 | 0.53 | $104,330 | $72,240 | $149,430 | -9% | 13% |
| Wyoming | 40 | 0.85 | $101,280 | $46,880 | $154,780 | -12% | 12% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,970 | $166,230 | $111,530 | $195,190 | 10.35 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 650 | $140,730 | $85,640 | $226,910 | 0.37 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 320 | $136,640 | $69,270 | $203,360 | 0.73 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,530 | $133,060 | $93,700 | $171,180 | 4.76 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 540 | $128,610 | $56,920 | $189,950 | 2.18 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 300 | $114,050 | $81,660 | $188,260 | 1.44 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 400 | $109,550 | $70,970 | $165,960 | 1.04 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 570 | $107,060 | $62,230 | $164,530 | 1.15 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 300 | $102,190 | $65,210 | $172,800 | 0.50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 350 | $97,760 | $73,200 | $139,340 | 0.66 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 300 | $96,820 | $65,540 | $161,490 | 0.40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 510 | $96,160 | $65,880 | $144,910 | 1.71 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 380 | $95,200 | $70,570 | $141,630 | 1.85 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 990 | $95,080 | $60,570 | $207,740 | 1.19 |
The median is $115,210 a year ($55.39 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $65,210 and the highest-paid tenth over $195,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
28,630 in May 2025, and BLS projects +5.5% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
Maryland, with a median of $164,670 (among states with published figures).