Anyone who has completed courses in psychology, marketing, or sociology will be familiar the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The hierarchy was first developed in the work of the psychologist Andrew Maslow in his 1943 publication “A Theory of Human Motivation,” the hierarchy breaks down the complicated system of human thought into a triage of undeniable importance, with self-development at the top and physical and security at the lowest. In establishing the hierarchy, Maslow framed self-recognition and creative growth as the top goals and put security for oneself and strong physical health.
In this regard, it’s never more important to acknowledge health professionals who tirelessly keep people well. In 2020, it was estimated that the United States spent 19.7% of its GDP on health. However, it’s great to know that the United States is investing in those accounts to ensure our nation’s health, but some health professionals don’t get the same amount of money.
A list was compiled by Stacker of the top and lowest pay healthcare positions within Michigan City using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The positions are ranked by 2020 annual mean salary. O*NET provides the descriptions of jobs. Check out the following jobs to determine what health care professions pay the most and the least in your area.
#1. Dentists, general
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $145,550
- The highest-paying city is #226. metros
- Employment: 30
National
- Annual mean salary: $180,830
- Employment: 95,920
- Education requirements for entry-level Professional or doctoral degree
- Metros with the highest average salary:
- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($286,540)
- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL ($278,790)
- Portland-South Portland, ME ($278,390)
Job description: Examine, diagnose, and treat injuries, diseases, and malformations that affect gums and teeth. Treating conditions of the pulp, nerve, or other oral tissues that impact dental hygiene and the retention of teeth. Dental appliances may be fitted or provide preventive treatment.
#2. Pharmacists
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $119,430
- The highest-paying city is #289. metros
- Employment: 60
National
- Annual mean salary: $125,460
- Employment: 315,470
- Education requirements for entry-level Professional or doctoral degree
- Metros that pay the most:
- Madera, CA ($165,350)
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($162,540)
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($161,120)
Description of the job: Give medicines that are prescribed by doctors as well as other health professionals. They also give patients information about the use of medications. Can advise doctors and other health professionals on the dosage, selection, interactions, and the negative side effects of medication.
#3. Nurse practitioners
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $111,850
- The highest-paid of all metros
- Employment: 90
National
- Annual mean salary: $114,510
- Employment: 211,280
- Education requirements for entry-level education Master’s degrees
- Metros that pay the most:
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($188,070)
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($177,800)
- Salinas, CA ($155,310)
Job description The job entails diagnosing and treating acute, intermittent, or chronic illnesses either on your own or as part of a health care team. It may focus on health education and the prevention of disease. They may order, administer and interpret tests for diagnostic purposes, such as lab tests and x-rays. They may prescribe medications. Nurses must be registered nurses who are graduate-level specialists.
#4. Registered nurses
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $69,910
- The highest-paying city is #191. metros
- Employment: 780
National
- Annual mean salary: $80,010
- Employment: 2,986,500
- Education requirements for entry-level education The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.
- Metros with the highest average salary:
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($149,200)
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($146,870)
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($142,140)
Job description: Identify the health of patients and their needs to develop and implement nursing plans and maintain the patient’s medical record. Assist in administering nursing care for ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled people. They may provide advice to patients regarding the maintenance of their health and prevention of disease or assist with treatment for patients. Registration or licensing is required.
#5. Dental Hygienists
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $66,870
- The highest-paying city is #263. metros
- Employment: 80
National
- Annual mean salary: $78,050
- Employment: 194,830
- The entry-level requirements for education are A degree of Associate’s level.
- Metros that pay the most:
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($133,730)
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($120,340)
- Santa Rosa, CA ($118,980)
- Job description:
- Provide oral hygiene services to patients.
Examine oral hygiene issues or requirements and keep health documents.
Inform patients about oral hygiene maintenance and prevention of disease.
They may also provide more advanced services like fluoride treatment or topical anesthesia.
#6. Registered vocational and licensed practical nurses
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $54,010
- #84 is the highest-paid among metros
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $50,090
- Employment: 676,440
- Education requirements for entry-level postsecondary nondegree
- Metros that pay the most:
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($75,950)
- Santa Rosa, CA ($74,820
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($74,520)
Job description: Provide care for injured, sick, or convalescing people with disabilities in nursing homes, hospitals clinics, private residences or group homes, and similar facilities. They may be in the direction of nurses registered with the. A license is necessary.
#7. Dental assistants
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $42,250
- #148 is the highest paying among all metros
- Employment: 90
National
- Annual mean salary: $42,310
- Employment: 312,140
- Education requirements for entry-level postsecondary nondegree
- Metros with the highest average salary:
- Santa Rosa, CA ($58,570)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($56,240)
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($54,550)
Description of the job: To perform a variety of clinical tasks under the dentist’s supervision. Clinical duties could include preparation and sterilization of equipment, preparing the patients to undergo treatment helping the dentist during treatment, and giving patients instructions regarding oral health procedures. They may also perform administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, keeping the medical record, billing, and coding to help with insurance.
#8. Medical assistants
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $39,070
- #65 is the highest-paying in all metros
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Employment: 710,200
- Education requirements for entry-level AwardMetros for postsecondary education with the highest pay average:
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($53,960)
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($53,660)
- Santa Rosa, CA ($52,520)
Job description: Perform administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a doctor. Administrative duties could involve scheduling appointments, keeping health records, performing billing and coding data to assist with insurance claims. Clinical tasks could include:
Take notes on vital signs and medical histories.
- Preparing patients for an examination.
- Taking blood samples.
- Administering medication according to instructions from a doctor.
#9. Pharmacy technicians
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
- #112 is the highest-paid among metros
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,450
- Employment: 415,310
- Education requirements for entry-level A high school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with the highest average salary:
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($56,620)
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($56,020)
- Santa Rosa, CA ($52,810)
Description of the job: Make medication under the supervision of a pharmacist. Can measure mix, count out, measure labels, and keep track of quantities and dosages of medicines according to prescriptions.
#10. Nursing assistants
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
- The #146 highest-paying metro is among metros
- Employment: 390
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,050
- Employment: 1,371,050
- The entry-level education requirements are postsecondary nondegree.
- Metros that pay the most:
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($48,420)
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($43,960)
- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($42,200)
Job description: Assist or provide basic care or assistance under the supervision of the onsite licensed nurses. Perform tasks such as monitoring the state of health and bathing, feeding and dressing or grooming, toileting, or ambulation for patients in the health or nursing facilities. This could include medication administration as well as other health-related duties. Included are nursing care attendants, nurses aides as well as nursing assistants.
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