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Advanced Practice
Nurse Practitioner
$129,210
MSN/DNP · +40% growth · National Certification
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Nursing
Registered Nurse
$86,070
2–4 yr · +5% growth · NCLEX-RN
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Imaging
Radiologic Technologist
$67,180
2 yr · +6% growth · ARRT
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Rehabilitation
Respiratory Therapist
$70,540
2 yr · +13% growth · RRT
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Imaging
Diagnostic Sonographer
$81,350
2 yr · +10% growth · ARDMS
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Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Assistant
$65,510
2 yr · +18% growth · State license
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Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist
$95,530
Master’s · +12% growth · NBCOT
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Clinical / Admin
Medical Assistant
$42,000
9–12 mo · +14% growth · CMA
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Rehabilitation
Speech-Language Pathologist
$95,410
Master’s · +15% growth · CCC-SLP
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Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
$52,080
12–18 mo · NCLEX-PN · RN bridge available
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Direct Care
Certified Nursing Assistant
$38,130
4–12 wks · Fastest entry · CNA→LPN→RN
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Surgical
Surgical Technologist
$60,370
12–24 mo · +5% growth · CST
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Emergency
EMT / Paramedic
$46,770
6 mo EMT · +5% growth · NREMT
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Direct Care
Home Health Aide
$35,090
2–4 wks · +17% growth · 740K new jobs
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Clinical / Admin
Phlebotomist
$42,000
4 mo · +8% growth · CPT
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Clinical / Admin
Medical Coder
$58,000
1 yr · +9% growth · Remote available
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Clinical / Admin
Pharmacy Technician
$40,300
6 mo · +6% growth · CPhT
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Surgical
Sterile Processing Tech
$48,000
6 mo · +7% growth · CSPDT
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Select any career to see the full salary range. All figures from BLS OES May 2024.

Nurse Practitioner
$129,210
Median annual salary · BLS OES May 2024
10th percentile
$82,000
Median
$129,210
90th percentile
$176,000
4-yr degree median
$65,000
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Source: BLS OES May 2024. 4-yr degree median: BLS May 2024 all bachelor’s occupations.
Why Vital Health Careers

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School Directory.

Most healthcare career sites are funded by the schools they recommend. We’re not. We are funded by employers and partners who want to reach qualified candidates — not by charging candidates or distorting career data to favor high-tuition programs.

That independence is the whole point. When we say a 2-year Respiratory Therapist program has a 13% BLS growth rate, we’re not saying it because someone paid us to.

BLS data, not school marketing
Every salary figure comes directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We show the full range — including what entry-level really pays.
Program matching, not program promotion
We match candidates with accredited programs based on their situation, location, and goals — not on which school pays the highest referral fee.
Built for the people actually in healthcare
75%+ of allied health workers are women. Most are career changers, caregivers, or people who want meaningful work — not just a paycheck. We build for them.
18
Allied health career profiles with full salary, training, and outlook data
+17%
Fastest-growing career on our platform — Home Health Aide — 740K new jobs by 2034
$0
Cost to candidates. Program matching, salary data, and career guides are always free
4 wks
Shortest path on our platform to first paycheck — CNA and Home Health Aide
Career tracks

Browse by Track

Healthcare isn’t one career. Find the track that fits your strengths, schedule, and goals.

Nursing
The backbone of every healthcare setting. LPN in 12 months. RN in 2–4 years. NP in 6–8 years. The clearest career ladder in healthcare.
CNA · LPN · RN · NP
Imaging
High-tech, high-demand. Rad Techs and Sonographers are among the most consistent hirers in allied health — 2-year program, ARRT or ARDMS credential.
Rad Tech · Sonographer
Rehabilitation
The fastest-growing track on the platform. RT, PTA, OT, SLP — all with 10%+ BLS growth and strong, purpose-driven patient relationships.
RT · PTA · OT · SLP
Clinical / Admin
The most accessible entry into healthcare settings. Medical Assistants, Coders, Pharmacy Techs, and Phlebotomists fill roles in every clinic and hospital.
MA · Coder · Phlebotomist · Pharmacy Tech
Surgical
OR-adjacent careers with strong hospital employment. Surgical Techs and Sterile Processing Techs are the infrastructure behind every surgical case.
Surgical Tech · Sterile Processing
Emergency & Direct Care
High-adrenaline and high-touch. EMT/Paramedic, Home Health Aide — careers defined by decisive action and genuine human connection in every setting.
EMT · Paramedic · Home Health Aide
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