1. Physician and Surgeon: The median annual salary for physicians and surgeons is $208,000. This works out to $100 per hour on average.
2. Dentist: The median annual salary for dentists is $156,240. This works out to $75.12 per hour on average.
3. Podiatrists: provide medical care for their patients' feet, ankles, and lower legs. Podiatrists earn an average of $129,550 per year. That works out to $62.28 per hour on average.
4. Pharmacist
The median annual salary for pharmacists is $126,120. This works out to $60.64 per hour on average. Patients are given prescription medications by pharmacists.
5. Nurse Practitioner: The average annual salary for a nurse practitioner (NP) is $113,930. That works out to $54.78 per hour on average. This is one of the highest-paying medical jobs available.
6. Optometrist: The median annual salary for an optometrist is $111,790. This works out to $53.75 per hour on average.
Optometrists examine the eyes and other parts of the body.
7. Physician Assistant: A physician assistant's median annual salary is $108,610. That works out to $52.22 per hour.
Physician assistants are employed.
8. Veterinarian: The annual median salary for a veterinarian is $93,830. This works out to $45.11 per hour on average.
Veterinarians care for animals.
9. Physical Therapist: The average annual salary for a physical therapist is $87,930. This works out to $42.27 per hour.
A physical therapist (PT) works with patients to improve their mobility.
10. Occupational Therapist: The median annual salary for an occupational therapist is $84,270. This works out to $40.51 per hour.