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Healthcare careers
Each career hub connects what the job is, what it pays, how to train for it, how to get licensed and how to work. Every number comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursing & patient care
Certified Nursing AssistantNursing assistants give patients basic care and help them with everyday activities like bathing, eating and moving around.U.S. median $20.32/hr · BLS May 2025Licensed Practical / Vocational NurseLPNs and LVNs give basic medical care to people who are ill, injured, recovering or living with disabilities. California and Texas use the title LVN.U.S. median $30.96/hr · BLS May 2025Registered NurseRNs provide and coordinate patient care, teach patients and the public about health conditions, and support patients and their families.U.S. median $46.90/hr · BLS May 2025Home Health AideHome health aides monitor people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living, often older adults at home.U.S. median $17.21/hr · BLS May 2025
Dental
Dental AssistantDental assistants handle patient care, records and scheduling. What they're allowed to do varies by state and office.U.S. median $23.11/hr · BLS May 2025Dental HygienistDental hygienists check patients for oral diseases, provide preventive care and teach patients about oral health.U.S. median $47.16/hr · BLS May 2025
Therapy & rehabilitation
Respiratory TherapistRespiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing, from premature infants to older adults.U.S. median $39.56/hr · BLS May 2025Physical TherapistPhysical therapists help injured or ill people move better and manage pain.U.S. median $49.40/hr · BLS May 2025Occupational TherapistOccupational therapists help people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities build or keep the skills they need for daily living and work.U.S. median $48.24/hr · BLS May 2025Speech-Language PathologistSpeech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess and treat speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders.U.S. median $47.05/hr · BLS May 2025
Clinical support & lab
Medical AssistantMedical assistants handle both office and clinical tasks, such as scheduling appointments and taking patients' vital signs.U.S. median $21.97/hr · BLS May 2025PhlebotomistPhlebotomists draw blood for tests, research or donations, and help patients who are nervous about needles.U.S. median $21.75/hr · BLS May 2025
Career ladders
The nursing career ladder
- 1CNAState-approved training + exam
- 2LPN/LVNAbout 1-year program + exam
- 3RN (ADN or diploma)Approved program + exam
- 4RN (BSN)Typically 4 years
The dental career ladder
- 1Dental AssistantOften about 1 year
- 2Expanded-function / registered DAWhere your state allows it
- 3Dental HygienistAssociate's degree + exams
Therapy and rehabilitation careers
- 1Respiratory TherapistAssociate's degree or higher
- 2Occupational TherapistMaster's degree, 2–3 years
- 3Speech-Language PathologistMaster's degree, about 2 years
- 4Physical TherapistDPT, typically 3 years
Compare careers side by side
RN vs. LPN/LVNRegistered Nurse vs. Licensed Practical / Vocational NurseCNA vs. MACertified Nursing Assistant vs. Medical AssistantLPN/LVN vs. CNALicensed Practical / Vocational Nurse vs. Certified Nursing AssistantRN vs. RDHRegistered Nurse vs. Dental HygienistPT vs. OTPhysical Therapist vs. Occupational Therapist