BLS · May 2025
Healthcare Support Occupations: wages
National median for the group: $38,340 a year. 17 detailed occupations below.
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | 10th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental AssistantsSOC 31-9091 | 387,790 | $48,070$23.11 / hr | $37,130 | $62,250 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 | 109,740 | $48,430$23.28 / hr | $34,770 | $71,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 | 4,305,810 | $35,800$17.21 / hr | $27,040 | $45,040 |
| Massage TherapistsSOC 31-9011 | 98,790 | $58,450$28.10 / hr | $33,640 | $100,200 |
| Medical AssistantsSOC 31-9092 | 817,870 | $45,690$21.97 / hr | $36,050 | $59,310 |
| Medical Equipment PreparersSOC 31-9093 | 77,420 | $47,700$22.93 / hr | $36,410 | $69,950 |
| Medical TranscriptionistsSOC 31-9094 | 41,550 | $40,410$19.43 / hr | $28,250 | $55,950 |
| Nursing AssistantsSOC 31-1131 | 1,448,910 | $42,260$20.32 / hr | $33,940 | $51,980 |
| Occupational Therapy AidesSOC 31-2012 | 4,310 | $39,160$18.83 / hr | $29,430 | $70,200 |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantsSOC 31-2011 | 51,290 | $72,300$34.76 / hr | $51,490 | $89,780 |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 | 52,440 | $38,290$18.41 / hr | $32,240 | $50,600 |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 | 39,530 | $37,680$18.12 / hr | $29,820 | $56,010 |
| PhlebotomistsSOC 31-9097 | 143,540 | $45,230$21.75 / hr | $35,780 | $58,780 |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 | 48,150 | $35,240$16.94 / hr | $25,360 | $47,780 |
| Physical Therapist AssistantsSOC 31-2021 | 112,430 | $68,380$32.88 / hr | $47,750 | $89,510 |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 | 35,520 | $44,910$21.59 / hr | $32,090 | $60,440 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersSOC 31-9096 | 126,580 | $38,150$18.34 / hr | $30,120 | $49,150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released 2026-05-15). How we use this data. Annual wages unless marked hourly.