7. Technical writers
Average hours typically worked a week: 39.61
Median earned income: $62,000
What they do: Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.
6. Physical therapists
Average hours typically worked a week: 37.43
Median earned income: $63,000
What they do: Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
5. Audiologists
Average hours typically worked a week: 37.77
Median earned income: $64,000
What they do: Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders
4. Radiation therapists
Average hours typically worked a week: 38.40
Median earned income: $70,000
What they do: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards.
3. Optometrists
Average hours typically worked a week: 39.03
Median earned income: $100,000
What they do: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.
2. Pharmacists
Average hours typically worked a week: 38.38
Median earned income: $102,000
What they do: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.
1. Dentists
Average hours typically worked a week: 37.83
Median earned income: $130,000
What they do:Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
