Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $76,720 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $65,790
Total employment 35,010 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.6%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 2,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 41,700 → 43,100 (+1,500)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$111,500
- District of Columbia$100,740
- Massachusetts$92,980
- Washington$91,610
- Kentucky$88,140
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$44,850
- Arkansas$45,110
- New Mexico$49,760
- Iowa$50,990
- Kansas$56,850
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $111,500 | $102,990 | $54 | +45.3% | 1,110 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $100,740 | $113,640 | $48 | +31.3% | 130 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $92,980 | $80,240 | $45 | +21.2% | 310 |
| 4 | Washington | $91,610 | $80,730 | $44 | +19.4% | 880 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $88,140 | $91,560 | $42 | +14.9% | 190 |
| 6 | Indiana | $87,320 | $81,290 | $42 | +13.8% | 500 |
| 7 | California | $87,310 | $75,800 | $42 | +13.8% | 4,180 |
| 8 | Maryland | $87,250 | $75,000 | $42 | +13.7% | 2,110 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $86,980 | $79,990 | $42 | +13.4% | 410 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $86,540 | $66,080 | $42 | +12.8% | 80 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $86,390 | $81,580 | $42 | +12.6% | 470 |
| 12 | Illinois | $85,350 | $72,610 | $41 | +11.2% | 970 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $84,310 | $78,980 | $41 | +9.9% | 420 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $83,990 | $79,860 | $40 | +9.5% | 360 |
| 15 | Colorado | $83,780 | $74,480 | $40 | +9.2% | 200 |
| 16 | Georgia | $83,210 | $63,230 | $40 | +8.5% | 1,770 |
| 17 | Missouri | $82,890 | $86,110 | $40 | +8% | 450 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $82,780 | $76,570 | $40 | +7.9% | 720 |
| 19 | Michigan | $81,230 | $77,130 | $39 | +5.9% | 1,160 |
| 20 | Florida | $80,310 | $75,900 | $39 | +4.7% | 1,070 |
| 21 | Utah | $79,630 | $67,320 | $38 | +3.8% | 160 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $78,440 | $73,320 | $38 | +2.2% | 30 |
| 23 | Virginia | $77,730 | $63,410 | $37 | +1.3% | 530 |
| 24 | Alabama | $76,540 | $69,520 | $37 | -0.2% | 80 |
| 25 | Oregon | $76,240 | $67,270 | $37 | -0.6% | 210 |
| 26 | Montana | $75,300 | $79,070 | $36 | -1.9% | 190 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $73,410 | $63,060 | $35 | -4.3% | 240 |
| 28 | Delaware | $73,300 | $49,990 | $35 | -4.5% | 90 |
| 29 | Idaho | $72,660 | $62,490 | $35 | -5.3% | 110 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $71,730 | $67,940 | $34 | -6.5% | 340 |
| 31 | Texas | $70,810 | $62,420 | $34 | -7.7% | 1,460 |
| 32 | Ohio | $70,580 | $60,670 | $34 | -8% | 350 |
| 33 | Arizona | $70,320 | $62,860 | $34 | -8.3% | 690 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $69,680 | $63,400 | $34 | -9.2% | 1,650 |
| 35 | Vermont | $69,610 | $59,300 | $33 | -9.3% | 130 |
| 36 | Alaska | $68,590 | $68,610 | $33 | -10.6% | 70 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $68,470 | $57,390 | $33 | -10.8% | 940 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $68,080 | $49,400 | $33 | -11.3% | 200 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $67,940 | $63,240 | $33 | -11.4% | 3,900 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $66,070 | $57,330 | $32 | -13.9% | 720 |
| 41 | Nevada | $64,440 | $64,170 | $31 | -16% | 1,020 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $63,180 | $60,410 | $30 | -17.6% | 80 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $61,270 | $52,240 | $29 | -20.1% | 80 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $59,600 | $45,360 | $29 | -22.3% | 2,490 |
| 45 | Kansas | $56,850 | $43,430 | $27 | -25.9% | 270 |
| 46 | Iowa | $50,990 | $42,070 | $25 | -33.5% | 410 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $49,760 | $35,270 | $24 | -35.1% | 150 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $45,110 | $37,660 | $22 | -41.2% | 610 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $44,850 | $37,920 | $22 | -41.5% | 230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 147 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,850 | $138,430 | 260 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $107,650 | $101,190 | 1,030 |
| 3 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $105,370 | $99,490 | 60 |
| 4 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $104,330 | $95,330 | 100 |
| 5 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $103,930 | $104,970 | 30 |
| 6 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $103,220 | $88,210 | 120 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,870 | $105,730 | 1,340 |
| 8 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $100,670 | $91,150 | 310 |
| 9 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $97,510 | $99,020 | 40 |
| 10 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $96,080 | $93,250 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $143,220 | $118,290 | — |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $128,120 | $111,380 | — |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $124,710 | $119,870 | 3,040 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $124,710 | $119,870 | 3,040 |
| 5 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | $117,160 | $99,510 | — |
| 6 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $113,640 | $110,550 | 50 |
| 7 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $106,960 | $114,050 | 120 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $104,420 | $104,680 | 4,940 |
| 9 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $104,420 | $104,680 | 4,940 |
| 10 | Junior Colleges | $99,620 | $104,730 | 160 |
| 11 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $98,380 | $105,370 | — |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $85,920 | $91,150 | 630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other salary in the United States is $65,790 per year (mean $76,720), and about 80% earn between $38,660 and $129,830.
How much do healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,720 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other the most?
New York has the highest average pay for healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other at $111,500 per year (median $102,990).
What is the job outlook for healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,600 openings per year.