Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

50 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations include physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other licensed professionals who diagnose and treat patients. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Anesthesiologists	—	—	—
Emergency Medicine Physicians	—	—	110
Radiologists	—	$441,120	—
Physicians, All Other	—	$245,340	490
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	—	—	50
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	—	$340,700	—
Surgeons, All Other	—	$431,790	40
Psychiatrists	—	$267,220	80
Pediatricians, General	—	$292,250	60
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	—	$325,770	60
General Internal Medicine Physicians	—	$328,150	100
Family Medicine Physicians	—	$311,380	300
Nurse Anesthetists	$232,960	$252,840	150
Dentists, General	$201,450	$195,160	220
Physician Assistants	$134,400	$138,980	260
Pharmacists	$133,390	$130,770	770
Nurse Practitioners	$131,820	$135,540	590
Optometrists	$127,140	$128,060	120
Veterinarians	$105,500	$116,530	240
Physical Therapists	$98,110	$96,430	800
Occupational Therapists	$97,190	$94,860	320
Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,910	$95,230	340
Audiologists	$94,320	$96,330	100
Dental Hygienists	$92,920	$89,220	550
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$85,970	$97,510	70
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$84,340	$89,480	30
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$84,030	$85,260	170
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$82,000	$80,710	60
Registered Nurses	$78,970	$79,650	7,800
Respiratory Therapists	$76,340	$74,430	240
Chiropractors	$75,040	$76,530	170
Radiation Therapists	$74,210	$84,190	70
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$73,410	$71,520	170
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$64,830	$68,860	540
Hearing Aid Specialists	$63,320	$63,090	70
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,120	$63,350	1,040
Surgical Technologists	$60,670	$58,590	120
Recreational Therapists	$53,660	$59,330	60
Medical Records Specialists	$52,370	$54,760	800
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$50,540	$61,330	150
Athletic Trainers	$49,700	$51,130	90
Paramedics	$49,290	$50,680	140
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$47,630	$51,720	910
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$47,200	$45,760	220
Opticians, Dispensing	$45,530	$44,960	250
Pharmacy Technicians	$43,610	$44,370	1,030
Emergency Medical Technicians	$43,180	$49,630	160
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$40,310	$44,260	190
Psychiatric Technicians	$37,200	$39,850	180
Dietetic Technicians	$30,510	$34,820	50