The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

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The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

6. Nurse practitioner

Median base salary: $104,144

Number of job openings: 12,566

A nurse practitioner diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

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The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

5. Physician assistant

Median base salary: $112,529

Number of job openings: 13,547

A physician assistant provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, including conducting complete physicals, providing treatment, and counseling patients.

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The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

4. Pharmacist

Median base salary: $125,847

Number of job openings: 5,496

A pharmacist dispenses prescription medications and provides information about those medications to patients.

The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

3. Medical science liason

Median base salary: $132,842

Number of job openings: 391

A medical science liason communicates to the public the scientific benefits of medical products.

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The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

2. Pharmacy manager

Median base salary: $149,064

Number of job openings: 2,370

A pharmacy manager oversees and manages pharmacy operations.

The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

The 6 highest-paying medical jobs in America in 2017

1. Physician

Median base salary: $187,876

Number of job openings: 7,770

A physician examines patients, prescribes medications, and treats injuries and illnesses.

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