Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,210 | $31.35 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $115,210 | $55.39 |
| Mean (average) | $127,660 | $61.38 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 | $93.84 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 47 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $110,220 | $75,460 | $168,960 | 70 | 1.16 |
| Arizona | $95,780 | $48,080 | $141,960 | ||
| Arkansas | $81,330 | $38,820 | $153,570 | 200 | 0.84 |
| California | $125,550 | $63,250 | $203,350 | 1,600 | 0.48 |
| Colorado | $101,570 | $65,880 | $159,570 | 650 | 1.23 |
| Connecticut | $119,970 | $74,400 | $190,780 | 410 | 1.31 |
| District of Columbia | $151,990 | $101,940 | $195,190 | 490 | 3.79 |
| Florida | $99,260 | $78,260 | $141,460 | 850 | 0.47 |
| Georgia | $126,300 | $69,260 | $171,180 | 3,130 | 3.48 |
| Hawaii | $119,520 | $72,300 | $147,330 | 90 | 0.76 |
| Illinois | $95,080 | $60,570 | $207,740 | 1,110 | 0.99 |
| Indiana | $83,780 | $58,590 | $139,650 | 240 | 0.4 |
| Iowa | $89,480 | $61,420 | $147,660 | 290 | 1 |
| Kansas | $86,550 | $60,300 | $134,990 | 110 | 0.4 |
| Kentucky | $88,610 | $60,440 | $127,760 | 120 | 0.32 |
| Maine | $112,010 | $77,790 | $304,990 | 160 | 1.37 |
| Maryland | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | 5,840 | 11.49 |
| Massachusetts | $106,060 | $62,670 | $164,530 | 600 | 0.9 |
| Michigan | $92,410 | $63,830 | $151,110 | 610 | 0.76 |
| Minnesota | $99,400 | $58,090 | $158,390 | 290 | 0.53 |
| Mississippi | Data unavailable | 180 | 0.82 | ||
| Missouri | $112,260 | $58,490 | $226,650 | 420 | 0.77 |
| Montana | $122,930 | $62,310 | $288,540 | 110 | 1.18 |
| Nebraska | $86,260 | $67,530 | $214,790 | 90 | 0.48 |
| Nevada | $85,590 | $24,960 | $216,940 | 240 | 0.84 |
| New Hampshire | $82,550 | $82,430 | $137,240 | 230 | 1.87 |
| New Jersey | $100,900 | $73,200 | $190,780 | 470 | 0.59 |
| New Mexico | $94,660 | $58,990 | $136,970 | 140 | 0.9 |
| New York | $127,360 | $76,670 | $208,640 | 750 | 0.42 |
| North Carolina | $117,210 | $68,060 | $228,700 | 800 | 0.88 |
| North Dakota | $101,240 | $79,440 | $102,420 | 140 | 1.82 |
| Ohio | $101,710 | $64,150 | $194,070 | 880 | 0.86 |
| Oklahoma | Data unavailable | 130 | 0.41 | ||
| Oregon | $95,600 | $44,900 | $173,600 | 360 | 0.99 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,150 | $70,570 | $139,760 | 870 | 0.78 |
| Puerto Rico | $83,350 | $75,770 | $118,790 | 110 | 0.61 |
| Rhode Island | $81,280 | $56,070 | $131,140 | ||
| South Dakota | $83,780 | $76,400 | $124,530 | 60 | 0.75 |
| Tennessee | $90,750 | $72,440 | $175,760 | 300 | 0.49 |
| Texas | $105,370 | $75,170 | $259,320 | 1,250 | 0.48 |
| Utah | $119,430 | $83,780 | $338,220 | 310 | 0.97 |
| Vermont | $83,740 | $67,410 | $143,210 | 70 | 1.33 |
| Virginia | $87,530 | $67,400 | $193,250 | ||
| Washington | $103,380 | $52,000 | $163,070 | 600 | 0.92 |
| West Virginia | Data unavailable | 180 | 1.39 | ||
| Wisconsin | $104,330 | $72,240 | $149,430 | 290 | 0.53 |
| Wyoming | $101,280 | $46,880 | $154,780 | 40 | 0.85 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 23.5%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
- Typical entry education
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General CIP 51.3300
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine CIP 51.3301
- Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy CIP 51.3303
- Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy CIP 51.3304
- Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda CIP 51.3305
- Holistic/Integrative Health CIP 51.3306
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other CIP 51.3399
- Direct Entry Midwifery CIP 51.3401
- Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other CIP 51.3499
- Aromatherapy CIP 51.3701
- Herbalism/Herbalist CIP 51.3702
- Polarity Therapy CIP 51.3703
- Reiki CIP 51.3704
- Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Other CIP 51.3799
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much do healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other make?
The national median annual wage for healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other was $115,210 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $65,210 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $195,190. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other need?
BLS lists master's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other to change +5.5% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Maryland ($164,670), District of Columbia ($151,990), New York ($127,360). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.