6 Jobs in Healthcare that Pay 6 Figures

Interested in a career in healthcare, but want to know what jobs will earn you big bucks? Here are 5 jobs in healthcare with six figure salaries.

Dentist

Dentists get a bad rap because not many people enjoy their bi-yearly cleanings. Even still, their reputation doesn’t affect their bottom line since dentists are one of the higher paid medical professionals in the field. To become a dentist, you first need your bachelor’s degree with some courses in biology, chemistry, and other related sciences. Next you will need to pass the Dental Acceptance Test (DAT), which is usually taken during your junior year in your undergraduate program. This test is important, as well as your academic standing, because getting into a dental program can be competitive.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a dentist is $150,573 per year, with a reported salary range of $100,000 to $235,000.

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General Surgeon

Going under the knife is stressful for anyone, so it makes sense that the people we trust to perform these procedures earn a high salary. To become a general surgeon, you will need to first have a bachleor’s degree with undergraduate work in chemistry, biology, physics, English, humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. You will also want to ensure you have some work experience in a healthcare setting. Next, you need to pass the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) to apply to medical school programs, which involves two years of labs and classrooms and another two years working in the field alongside physicians.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a general surgeon is $309,144 per year, with a reported salary range of $186,000 to $452,000.

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Medical Director

Medical directors are in charge of overseeing much of the operations of a company or healthcare facility. They are charged with ensuring that patients receive the best medical care the company can provide. As a medical director, you can expect to act as an in-between person for the staff and administration of the hospital as well as between the hospital and the patients. In general, most openings will require you to have your master’s degree or even as far as a doctorate degree, as well as a state medical license, board certifications, and experience in clinical teaching setting.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a medical director is $240,288 per year, with a reported salary range of $120,000 to $331,000.

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Hospitalist

Hospitalists are responsible for ensuring that patients receive ample care and that staff relations are running smoothly. It’s a job that requires strict knowledge of government and federal regulations and an active medical license. As a hospitalist you will be the main point of contact in a hospital when it comes to patients, emergencies, changes, and communication between patients, families, and doctors. It’s a high stress position that can sometimes result in 12 hour days, but the reward will be in your paycheck.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a hospitalist is $242,814 per year, with a reported salary range of $121,000 to $337,000.

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Physician

It’s no surprise that the role of a physician will be on a list of six-figure healthcare jobs, but similar to a surgeon, becoming a physician takes years of education before you can start practicing medicine. Similar to a general surgeon, you will first need your bachelor’s degree with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, English, physics, and any other related sciences. Once you complete your bachelors, you need to pass the MCAT before you can apply to post-graduate programs. Then you will need to continue your education for 4 more years with a combination of classroom, laboratory training, and hands on clinical work.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a physician is $226,598 per year, with a reported salary range from $140,000 to $303,000.

Check out openings on Monster to find Physician jobs in your area.