How much does a healthcare worker make?
a year · about $32 an hour
A typical healthcare worker in the United States makes $65,790 a year, about $32 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
This is a catch-all group, so days vary; for example, a midwife checks a pregnant patient's health and the baby's growth, then monitors labor. Midwives also explain care, work with other health workers, and update records.
Did you know? One kind of worker in this group—a midwife—may have to resuscitate a newborn baby in an emergency.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $38,660 and $129,830How do you become one?
This is a catch-all group, so first choose a specialty and complete its required schooling or training. Check your state's rules for any required license or exam, because requirements differ by job and state.
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay depends on the specialty, experience, and whether a job needs a license or certification. Employer type, location, harder tasks, and longer or overnight hours can also make pay differ.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($102,990), lowest in Arkansas ($37,660).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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In Japan, a health worker averages $30,277. Healthcare worker salary in Japan
Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $38,660 | $65,790 | $129,830 | about 35,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $102,990 | about 1,000 |
| Washington | $80,730 | about 880 |
| Michigan | $77,130 | about 1,000 |
| New Jersey | $76,570 | about 720 |
| Florida | $75,900 | about 1,000 |
Official definition: All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-9099.00
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-9099.01
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2016/article/will-i-need-a-license-or-certification.ht
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY