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Highest Paying Career Options in Medical Industry 

By Geetika Arora  

Delve into the world of healthcare's highest-paying careers, from anesthesiologists to optometrists, and explore their lucrative opportunities. 

Introduction 

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A medical doctor responsible for administering pain-management anaesthesia and analgesics to patients during surgeries, earn a median salary of $302,970/year or $145.66/hour. Work in hospitals, clinics, and universities. 

Anesthesiologist  

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Physicians and surgeons are medical experts who assess, diagnose, and treat patient illnesses and injuries, including prescribing medications and performing surgeries. Median salary: $208,000/year or $100/hour. Work in hospitals, clinics, and education. 

Physician/Surgeon 

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They are advanced practice registered nurses who administer anaesthesia to patients during surgery or medical procedures. Earn $205,770/year or $98.93/hour. Work in ORs, delivery units, clinics, and critical care. 

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 

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They are physicians specialising in treating children up to 18-20 years of age, providing medical care, diagnosing, and treating illnesses and diseases. Earning $203,240/year or $97.71/hour.  Work in hospitals, offices, schools, and health centres. 

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Paediatrician 

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Dentists are medical professionals who diagnose and treat various oral conditions and provide dental care, earning $163,220/year or $78.47/hour. Work in private practice, hospitals, research, & education. 

Dentist 

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Podiatrists are physicians or surgeons specialising in treating health conditions related to the foot, ankle, and lower leg, earning $145,840/year or $70.11/hour. Work in hospitals, clinics, and private offices. 

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Podiatrist 

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A chief nursing officer is the highest-level registered nurse, they oversee nursing staff, manage processes and procedures, and ensure patient safety. Salary: $138,633/year or $60.98/hour. Work in hospitals and healthcare systems. 

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) 

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Specialising in medication preparation, they ensure patients receive the correct medications and understand their safe and appropriate use. Salary: $128,570/year or $61.81/hour. Work in pharmacies, hospitals, and physician offices. 

Pharmacist 

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Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with a larger scope of practice than general RNs. They diagnose and treat various patient health conditions, earning $124,680/year or $59.94/hour. Work in hospitals, clinics, ERs, and nursing homes. 

Nurse Practitioner (NP) 

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Professionals specialising in eye health, diagnosing and treating visual injuries, disorders, diseases, and other eye issues, earning $124,300/year or $59.76/hour. Work in optometry offices, clinics, retail, and doctor’s offices. 

Optometrist 

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Emphasise diverse opportunities and encourage pursuing rewarding and well-compensated medical career paths. 

Recap

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